Doncaster school term dates 2027/28

Showing the 2027/28 calendar only. Current and next year

Autumn term from published holiday boundaries starts in 312 days — Wed 1 Sep 2027

Next holiday: October half term, Mon 25 Oct 2027 – Fri 29 Oct 2027

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Verified against www.doncaster.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against the recorded source Where these dates come from

Academies and some other schools can choose different dates, so check with your school.

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Terms 2027/28

School holidays, public holidays and recorded training days are excluded. Your school may set more training days, so pupils may attend fewer days. Check your school's calendar.

Doncaster terms 2027/28
TermStartsEndsWeekdays in term
Autumn term from published holiday boundaries computed Wed 1 Sep 2027 Fri 22 Oct 2027 38
Autumn term from published holiday boundaries computed Mon 1 Nov 2027 Fri 17 Dec 2027 35
Spring term from published holiday boundaries computed Tue 4 Jan 2028 Fri 11 Feb 2028 29
Spring term from published holiday boundaries computed Mon 21 Feb 2028 Fri 31 Mar 2028 30
Summer term from published holiday boundaries computed Tue 18 Apr 2028 Fri 26 May 2028 28
Summer term from published holiday boundaries computed Mon 5 Jun 2028 Fri 21 Jul 2028 35

Holidays 2027/28

Doncaster holidays 2027/28
HolidayFirst day offLast day off
October half term computed Mon 25 Oct 2027 Fri 29 Oct 2027
Christmas holiday computed Mon 20 Dec 2027 Mon 3 Jan 2028
February half term computed Mon 14 Feb 2028 Fri 18 Feb 2028
Easter holiday computed Mon 3 Apr 2028 Mon 17 Apr 2028
May Bank Holiday computed Mon 1 May 2028 Mon 1 May 2028
May half term computed Mon 29 May 2028 Fri 2 Jun 2028
Summer term 2 break computed tbc
return date not yet published (usually published in September)		 Mon 24 Jul 2028 —

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What's different about Doncaster

  • There are 3 half-term breaks in 2027/28: October half term, February half term, May half term.
  • Good Friday (Fri 14 Apr 2028) falls inside the Easter holiday.
  • TermMinder first recorded the 2027/28 dates 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 against www.doncaster.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against the recorded source

Source text
2027-28 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 | | Wednesday 1st September 2027 | Autumn Half Term | Monday 25th October 2027 | Monday 1st November 2027 | Christmas Holiday | Monday 20th December 2027 | Tuesday 4th January 2028 | Spring Half Term | Monday 14th February 2028 | Monday 21st February 2028 | Easter Holiday | Monday 3rd April 2028 | Tuesday 18th April 2028 | May Bank Holiday | Monday 1st May 2028 | Tuesday 2nd May 2028 | Summer Half Term | Monday 29th May 2028 | Monday 5th June 2028 | Summer Holiday | Monday 24th July 2028 | Please note: There are five training days to be arranged. Contact: Email: [email protected]

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Frequently asked questions

When do Doncaster schools go back for the autumn term from published holiday boundaries in September 2027?
The autumn term from published holiday boundaries in Doncaster starts on Wednesday 1 September 2027.
When does the autumn term from published holiday boundaries end in Doncaster in 2027?
Pupils break up on Friday 22 October 2027.
When is the October half term 2027 in Doncaster?
The October half term in Doncaster runs from Monday 25 October 2027 to Friday 29 October 2027 inclusive.
When do Doncaster schools go back for the autumn term from published holiday boundaries in November 2027?
The autumn term from published holiday boundaries in Doncaster starts on Monday 1 November 2027.

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