Cheshire West and Chester school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 104 days — Fri 18 Dec 2026
Next holiday: October half term, Mon 26 Oct 2026 – Fri 30 Oct 2026
Verified from www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset Where these dates come from
Academies and some other schools can choose different dates, so check with your school.
2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 74 |
| Spring term | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 54 |
| Summer term | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Wed 21 Jul 2027 | 67 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May 2027 | Fri 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed | Thu 22 Jul 2027 | Tue 31 Aug 2027 |
2027/28 — next year, already published
Terms 2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | 73 |
| Spring term | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 | 59 |
| Summer term | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 21 Jul 2028 | 63 |
Holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 25 Oct 2027 | Fri 29 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Mon 3 Jan 2028 |
| February half term | Mon 14 Feb 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 3 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 |
| May half term | Mon 29 May 2028 | Fri 2 Jun 2028 |
| Summer holiday computed | Mon 24 Jul 2028 | Fri 1 Sep 2028 |
What's different about Cheshire West and Chester
- The autumn term in Cheshire West and Chester is 74 school days (Tue 1 Sep 2026 – Fri 18 Dec 2026), 1 day longer than the median across the 52 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- Cheshire West and Chester schools break up for summer on Wed 21 Jul 2027, 7 days before the latest (Surrey, Wed 28 Jul 2027).
- There are 3 half-term breaks in 2026/27: October half term, February half term, May half term.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- The 2026/27 dates were first published in September 2026.
- The autumn term starts on the same calendar date as in 2025/26 (Tue 1 Sep 2026).
Who these dates apply to
These council dates normally apply to community and voluntary controlled schools.
Where these dates come from
Source: Cheshire West and Chester, official school term dates. www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Verified from www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
Term and holiday dates for the academic year 2026 - 2027 Autumn 2026 Tuesday 1 September – Friday 23 October (39 days) Half Term: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October Monday 2 November – Friday 18 December (35 days) Christmas Holiday: Monday 21 December – Friday 1 January Spring 2027 Monday 4 January – Friday 12 February (30 days) Half Term: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February Monday 22 February – Thursday 25 March (24 days) Spring Break: Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April (Bank Holiday - Good Friday 26 March) Summer 2027 Monday 12 April – Friday 28 May (34 days) (Including Monday 3 May Bank Holiday) Half Term: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June (Including Monday 31 May Bank Holiday) Monday 7 June – Wednesday 21 July (33 days) Summer holidays: Thursday 22 July – Tuesday 31 August
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the October half term 2026 in Cheshire West and Chester?
- The October half term in Cheshire West and Chester runs from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in Cheshire West and Chester in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Cheshire West and Chester?
- The Christmas holiday in Cheshire West and Chester runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do Cheshire West and Chester schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in Cheshire West and Chester starts on Monday 4 January 2027.
- When is the February half term 2027 in Cheshire West and Chester?
- The February half term in Cheshire West and Chester runs from Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027 inclusive.