Doncaster school term dates 2025/26
Showing the 2025/26 calendar only. Current and next year
Next term date
Schools break up in 48 days — Fri 23 Oct 2026
Next holiday: October half term, Mon 26 Oct 2026 – Fri 30 Oct 2026
Verified from www.doncaster.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.
These dates are shown but not yet fully verified (no exact boundary on or after today).
2025/26
Terms 2025/26
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 1 Sep 2025 | Fri 24 Oct 2025 | 40 |
| Autumn term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 3 Nov 2025 | Fri 19 Dec 2025 | 35 |
| Spring term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 5 Jan 2026 | Fri 13 Feb 2026 | 30 |
| Spring term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 23 Feb 2026 | Fri 27 Mar 2026 | 25 |
| Summer term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 13 Apr 2026 | Fri 22 May 2026 | 29 |
| Summer term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 1 Jun 2026 | Mon 20 Jul 2026 | 36 |
Holidays 2025/26
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term computed | Mon 27 Oct 2025 | Fri 31 Oct 2025 |
| Christmas holiday computed | Mon 22 Dec 2025 | Fri 2 Jan 2026 |
| February half term computed | Mon 16 Feb 2026 | Fri 20 Feb 2026 |
| Easter holiday computed | Mon 30 Mar 2026 | Fri 10 Apr 2026 |
| May Bank Holiday computed | Mon 4 May 2026 | Mon 4 May 2026 |
| May half term computed | Mon 25 May 2026 | Fri 29 May 2026 |
| Summer term 2 break computed | Tue 21 Jul 2026 | Mon 31 Aug 2026 |
What's different about Doncaster
- There are 3 half-term breaks in 2025/26: October half term, February half term, May half term.
- Good Friday (Fri 3 Apr 2026) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- The 2025/26 dates were first published in September 2026.
Who these dates apply to
These council dates normally apply to community and voluntary controlled schools.
Where these dates come from
Source: Doncaster, official school term dates. www.doncaster.gov.uk
Verified from www.doncaster.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
2025-26 School Holiday Pattern* A copy of the holiday pattern for community primary schools, community special schools and Pupil Referral Units is in the download section at the bottom of this page. *For Academies, Free Schools and Church Schools check with the School. | Holiday | Closed From | Reopens | Autumn Term | | Monday 1st September 2025 | Autumn Half Term | Monday 27th October 2025 | Monday 3rd November 2025 | Christmas Holiday | Monday 22nd December 2025 | Monday 5th January 2026 | Spring Half Term | Monday 16th February 2026 | Monday 23rd February 2026 | Easter Holiday | Monday 30th March 2026 | Monday 13th April 2026 | May Bank Holiday | Monday 4th May 2026 | Tuesday 5th May 2026 | Summer Half Term | Monday 25th May 2026 | Monday 1st June 2026 | Summer Holiday | Tuesday 21st July 2026 | Please note: There are five training days to be arranged.
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the autumn term from published holiday boundaries end in Doncaster in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 23 October 2026.
- When is the October half term 2026 in Doncaster?
- The October half term in Doncaster runs from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do Doncaster schools go back for the autumn term from published holiday boundaries in November 2026?
- The autumn term from published holiday boundaries in Doncaster starts on Monday 2 November 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Doncaster?
- The Christmas holiday in Doncaster runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 inclusive.