Cheshire West and Chester school term dates 2028/29
Showing the 2028/29 calendar only. Current and next year
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.
2028/29 — next year, already published
Terms 2028/29
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mon 4 Sep 2028 | Fri 22 Dec 2028 | 75 |
| Spring term | Mon 8 Jan 2029 | Thu 29 Mar 2029 | 54 |
| Summer term | Mon 16 Apr 2029 | Tue 24 Jul 2029 | 65 |
Holidays 2028/29
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 30 Oct 2028 | Fri 3 Nov 2028 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 25 Dec 2028 | Fri 5 Jan 2029 |
| February half term | Mon 19 Feb 2029 | Fri 23 Feb 2029 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 30 Mar 2029 | Fri 13 Apr 2029 |
| May half term | Mon 28 May 2029 | Fri 1 Jun 2029 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Wed 25 Jul 2029 | — |
INSET and closure days 2028/29
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Mon 23 Jul 2029 | Tue 24 Jul 2029 |
What's different about Cheshire West and Chester
- The autumn term in Cheshire West and Chester is 75 school days (Mon 4 Sep 2028 – Fri 22 Dec 2028), 37 days longer than the median across the 3 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover.
- Cheshire West and Chester schools break up for summer on Tue 24 Jul 2029, 1 day before the latest (Derbyshire, Wed 25 Jul 2029).
- There are 3 half-term breaks in 2028/29: October half term, February half term, May half term.
- The source lists 1 pupil-free day (INSET day): Mon 23 Jul 2029.
- The 2028/29 dates were first published in September 2026.
- The autumn term starts 3 days later in the calendar than in 2027/28 (Mon 4 Sep 2028 vs Wed 1 Sep 2027).
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 2028 - 2029 Autumn 2028 Monday 4 September – Friday 27 October (40 days) Half Term: Monday 30 October – Friday 3 November Monday 6 November – Friday 22 December (35 days) Christmas Holiday: Monday 25 December – Friday 5 January (Including Bank Holidays, Christmas Day 25 December, Boxing Day 26 December and New Years Day 1 January) Spring 2029 Monday 8 January – Friday 16 February (30 days) Half Term: Monday 19 February – Friday 23 February Monday 26 February – Thursday 29 March (24 days) Spring Break: Friday 30 March – Friday 13 April (Including Bank Holidays, Good Friday 30 March and Easter Monday 2 April) Summer 2029 Monday 16 April – Friday 25 May (29 days) (Excluding May Bank Holiday, Monday 7 May) Half Term: Monday 28 May – Friday 1 June (Including late May Bank Holiday, Monday 28 May) Monday 4 June – Tuesday 24 July (37 days)Monday 23 July and Tuesday 24 July to be INSET days Summer holidays: Wednesday 25 July – Friday 31 August First day of Autumn Term 2029: Monday 3 September 2029
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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.