2024/2025 UK School Holidays: Full List of Dates (Update)
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| What are the UK School Holidays in 2024-2025 |
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Overview: School Holidays in the UK
What are the school holidays for this year?
When is the Easter holiday?
When do kids return to school?
What are the half-term dates in Scotland?
When will the kids be released again?
What number of bank holidays are there this year?
As a parent, you will have a headache about planning family vacations, picnics, and trips. To have a good plan for your family, you need to understand the UK school holidays in 2024-2025.
Whether your child is in elementary or middle school, their holidays will take place at the same time.
We provide full, detailed semester dates for 2024-2025 below, clearly separated by country.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekend then the 'alternate' weekday becomes the bank holiday, usually the following Monday.
When are the school holidays in 2024?
The school holiday dates for England and Wales
While local authorities in England and Wales may have different term and holiday dates, most follow this pattern:
Spring term 2024
Start of term: Monday 8 January, 2024
Half term: Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February, 2024
End of term: Thursday 28 March, 2024
Easter holiday: Friday 29 March – Friday 12 April, 2024
Summer term 2024
Start of term: Monday 15 April, 2024
May day: Monday 6 May, 2024
Half term: Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May, 2024
End of term: Monday 29 July, 2024
Note: Pupils will also be off on bank holidays.
The school holiday dates for Scotland:
Spring term 2024
Start of term: Monday 8 January, 2024
Half term: Monday 12 February 2024 to Friday 16 February, 2024
End of term: Thursday 28 March, 2024
Easter holiday: Friday 29 March, 2024 to Friday 12 April, 2024
Summer term 2024
Start of term: Monday 15 April, 2024
May day: Monday 6 May, 2024
End of term: Friday 28 June, 2024
The school holiday dates for Northern Ireland:
Spring term 2024
Start of term: Wednesday 3 January, 2024
Mid-term: Thursday 15 February, 2024 to Friday 16 February, 2024
End of term: Wednesday 27 March, 2024
Easter holiday: Thursday 28 March, 2024 to Thursday 4 April, 2024
Summer term 2024
Start of term: Friday 5 April, 2024
May day: Monday 6 May, 2024
End of term: Friday 28 June, 2024
All UK School Holiday Dates 2024
Every year, the school holidays sneak up on you and most of the time catch parents off guard. The UK has different half term and holiday schedules, so we've compiled a list of the most significant dates and produced a helpful guide* to assist you in deciding when to take your family vacation.
England School Holiday Dates 2024
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| England School Holiday Dates 2024 |
Please note school holidays may differ depending on your council and area. Please check with your school beforehand.
Scotland School Holiday Dates 2024
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| Scotland School Holiday Dates 2024 |
Please note school holidays may differ depending on your council and area. Please check with your school beforehand.
Wales School Holiday Dates 2024
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| Wales School Holiday Dates 2024 |
Please note school holidays may differ depending on your council and area. Please check with your school beforehand.
Northern Ireland School Holidays 2024
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| Northern Ireland School Holidays 2024 |
Please note school holidays may differ depending on your council and area. Please check with your school beforehand.
All UK School Holiday Dates in 2025
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| What are the UK School Holidays in 2024-2025 |
England School Holidays 2025
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| England School Holidays 2025 |
Please note school holidays may differ depending on your council and area. Please check with your school beforehand.
Scotland School Holidays 2025
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| Scotland School Holidays 2025 |
Please note school holidays may differ depending on your council and area. Please check with your school beforehand.
Wales School Holidays 2025
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| Wales School Holidays 2025 |
Please note school holidays may differ depending on your council and area. Please check with your school beforehand.
Northern Ireland School Holidays 2025
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| Northern Ireland School Holidays 2025 |
Please note school holidays may differ depending on your council and area. Please check with your school beforehand.
What are the UK Holidays?
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| UK School Holiday Dates 2024-2025 |
February Half Term
The beautiful time of year around February half-term is when the woods seem to wake up from their winter hibernation and you can go exploring once more! Who knows where you'll end up with all the walks, foraging, and wandering in the woods! Now is the perfect time to venture back outside and explore new things.
There are also a ton of activities planned for the February half-term! From exploring wildlife biomes and going on dinosaur adventures to building paper planets at the ThinkTank Museum! Throughout the holidays, there are a ton of family-friendly activities to keep your kids occupied. In addition, there are lots of things they can do at home if you are unable to take them out frequently.
Consider going to The Postal Museum. This half-term, there is a plethora of enjoyable family activities available for the kids to engage in! From creating their own good deed patch for the Mini Makers exhibit to creating their own postal uniform
Easter Holidays
There's more fun to be had because the days are growing warmer and a little longer.
Easter and other school holidays in 2024 will be a great time for families to spend time together in the UK! From cute animals, farm parks, and outdoor fun, to Easter egg hunts where kids have more chocolate than they could ever want (see if they agree!). There are lots of kid-friendly farms and petting zoos.
Summer Holidays
With so many new rides and attractions opening this summer, the UK summer holidays of 2024 are going to be incredible! SKYPARK at Butlins Skegness is an interactive and sensory paradise, while Jumanji Land at Chessington World of Adventures is another. It's the ideal location for the most amazing family outings when you take your kids! There's no doubt that you'll have no trouble finding enjoyable family activities to do during the summer break!
Halloween and Christmas
You know it's almost Halloween when the temperature starts to drop a bit and the leaves begin to fall! Go pumpkin picking with the kids, go on a (slightly) spooky Halloween trail, or get crafty and color some Halloween pictures!
For good reason, Halloween and Christmas are two of the most exciting seasons of the year! The kids become enthused, busy making crafts, and eager to attend all the fun Halloween and Christmas events happening this year.
It's time to start thinking about Elf of the Shlef ideas for Christmas (we know how hard it can be!), start making Christmas stocking fillers, and take a trip through a world of laughter and light with some glowing light trails! Will you have time to do everything at Christmas? There is so much to do!
FAQs on All UK School Holidays
Are schools open on a bank holiday?
No, on a bank holiday, schools are not in session. Good Friday, March 29, 2024, and Easter Monday, April 1, 2024, are the Easter bank holidays. These dates typically coincide with the Easter school holidays.
Remember the bank holidays in May as well! First up, there are two bank holidays in late May: May 6 and May 27. These times usually coincide with the May half-term, but each country has different holidays, so double-check the information above.
How many weeks of holiday do schools have?
For the most accurate and up-to-date school calendars for your children, please check the above or get in touch with your school. While most schools have roughly 13 weeks of vacation each year, this varies by area and individual schools.
What are the school holidays for 2024?
The six holidays are February half-term, Easter (March/April), May half-term, Summer, October half-term and Christmas (December).
What is half-term?
Rather than the longer breaks at the end of each term, half-terms are the brief breaks that occur in the middle of the school term (semester), typically lasting one week. Half terms are observed in February, May, and October.
Can Parents Take Children Out Of School During Term-Time?
It is possible to take children out of school during term time, but you will need to obtain permission from the head teacher, who will also determine whether or not a child can be absent from school for any number of days. If you do so without permission, the local council may impose a fine in addition to potential consequences for you as parents from the school.
When are the Easter holidays in 2024?
Starting on Friday, March 29, the Easter holidays will last for two weeks, concluding on Friday, April 12. Students will return to class on Monday, April 15.
When is the May half-term in 2024?
Monday, May 27, will mark the start of the May half-term, which ends on Friday, May 31. On Monday, June 3, kids will return to school.
When do kids break up for summer in 2024?
Children will break up from school on Wednesday, July 24. Most children will be back in school on Monday, September 2, after six weeks off.
Bank holidays during the 2023-2024 school year
The 2023–2024 academic year will see a number of bank holidays, the majority of which fall on school vacations.
Good Friday on March 29
Easter Monday on April 1
Early May bank holiday on May 6
Spring bank holiday on May 27
Summer bank holiday on August 26
In Conclusion
We hope this information has clarified the UK school holidays and half-term dates for you!
With the knowledge of all UK school holidays in 2024, you can begin planning your next family adventure. Visit the home page to find the top family-friendly activities near you by entering your town or postcode. Cheers to a fantastic school break this year!
Upcoming Bank Holidays in England and Wales
| Date | Day of the week | Bank holiday |
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| 29 March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 1 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 6 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 27 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 26 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December | Wednesday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Thursday | Boxing Day |
| Date | Day of the week | Bank holiday |
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| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 18 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 21 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 5 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 26 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 25 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Friday | Boxing Day |
| Date | Day of the week | Bank holiday |
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| 1 January | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 25 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 31 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 28 December | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
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