Wales School Holidays (2026)

Schools in Wales generally follow the same structure of education used in England. There are more than 1,300 primary schools in Wales.

School holidays in Wales consist of summer, spring, and Christmas holidays.

When are school holidays in Wales?

Dates School Holidays
Sep 1, 2025 First Day of School
Oct 27 – 31, 2025 Autumn Half Term Holidays
Jan 5 – Mar 27, 2026 Spring Holidays
Feb 16 – 20, 2026 Spring Half Term Holidays
Apr 31, 2026 – Jul 20, 2026 Summer Half-Term Holidays
May 25 – 29, 2026 Summer Holidays

Which are the other holidays in Wales?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is celebrated every first day of January to mark the start of the year in Wales. It usually lasts for two days off.

Spring Public Holiday
The Spring Public Holiday marks the start of the spring season and is celebrated every April in Wales.

Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is a day that honors mothers in Wales.

Good Friday
Good Friday is celebrated in commemoration of Jesus’ death.

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

May Day Public Holiday
May Day Bank holiday is celebrated on May 6th or May 7th.

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

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By Mio Watanabe (Jul, 2023) |

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