Doncaster school term dates 2026/27
Showing the 2026/27 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.
2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term from published holiday boundaries computed | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 | 39 |
| Autumn term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 35 |
| Spring term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | 30 |
| Spring term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 24 |
| Summer term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 | 34 |
| Summer term from published holiday boundaries computed | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 21 Jul 2027 | 33 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term computed | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday computed | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 |
| February half term computed | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday computed | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| May Bank Holiday computed | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| May half term computed | Mon 31 May 2027 | Fri 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer term 2 break computed | Thu 22 Jul 2027 | Tue 31 Aug 2027 |
What's different about Doncaster
- 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.
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
2026-27 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 | | Tuesday 1st September 2026 | Autumn Half Term | Monday 26th October 2026 | Monday 2nd November 2026 | Christmas Holiday | Monday 21st December 2026 | Monday 4th January 2027 | Spring Half Term | Monday 15th February 2027 | Monday 22nd February 2027 | Easter Holiday | Friday 26th March 2027 | Monday 12th April 2027 | May Bank Holiday | Monday 3rd May 2027 | Tuesday 4th May 2027 | Summer Half Term | Monday 31st May 2027 | Monday 7th June 2027 | Summer Holiday | Thursday 22nd July 2027 | 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.