Doncaster school term dates 2027/28
Showing the 2027/28 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.
2027/28 — next year, already published
Terms 2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Holiday | First day off | Last 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 | — |
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.
- The 2027/28 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
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 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.