London School Holidays (2026)

School holidays in London may vary from one school to another. Dates may also vary every year. The term dates for local schools and independent schools may vary each year.

At a glance, schools in London have short mid-term dates and longer breaks during summer.

• Summer holiday: last week of July to early September
• Autumn half-term: last week of October
• Christmas: last week of December to early January
• Spring half-term: mid-February (one week)
• Easter holidays: Easter Sunday (two weeks)
• Summer half-term: last week of May or early June

Some local government offices now follow a standard school year across their areas. Thus, dates may vary in terms of the length of the school term. The local government authority is responsible for setting dates of school terms. For more updated and accurate dates of school holidays, please check with individual school websites.

When are school holidays in London?

Academic Year 2022 – 2023

What are the other holidays in London?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is celebrated every 1st Day of January to mark the start of the year.

Good Friday
Good Friday is celebrated in commemoration of Christ’s death. In London, this is a public holiday and not a bank holiday.

Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the holiday that remembers Christ’s resurrection after death.

Early May Bank Holiday
May Day Bank holiday is celebrated on May 7 in London.

Spring Bank Holiday
The Spring Public Holiday marks the start of the spring season and is celebrated every end of May in London.

Summer Bank Holiday
Summer Bank holiday marks the start of summer and is celebrated every end of August in London.

Christmas Day
This holiday is celebrated every 25th of December, marking the birth of Jesus Christ.

Boxing Day
Boxing Day is the day after Christmas day, which is also a bank holiday in London.

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