Wakefield school term dates 2027/28
Showing the 2027/28 calendar only. Current and next year
First day off
Schools break up in 45 days — Fri 23 Oct 2026
Next holiday: October half term, Mon 26 Oct 2026 – Fri 30 Oct 2026
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Verified against www.wakefield.gov.uk on Tue 8 Sep 2026. Checked by a second, independent extraction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 (calculated) computed | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 | 35 |
| Term 2 (calculated) computed | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | 35 |
| Term 3 (calculated) computed | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 | 34 |
| Term 4 (calculated) computed | Mon 28 Feb 2028 | Fri 7 Apr 2028 | 30 |
| Term 5 (calculated) computed | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 | 24 |
| Term 6 (calculated) computed | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Tue 25 Jul 2028 | 37 |
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 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 25 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holiday computed | Mon 10 Apr 2028 | Fri 21 Apr 2028 |
| May half term computed | Mon 29 May 2028 | Fri 2 Jun 2028 |
| Term 6 break computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Wed 26 Jul 2028 | — |
What's different about Wakefield
- 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: Wakefield, official school term dates. www.wakefield.gov.uk
Verified against www.wakefield.gov.uk on Tue 8 Sep 2026. Checked by a second, independent extraction
Source text
2027/28 school calendar End of summer holiday Back to school - Monday 6 September 2027 Autumn half term Holiday starts - Monday 25 October 2027 Back to school - Monday 1 November 2027 Christmas Holiday starts - Monday 20 December 2027 Back to school - Tuesday 4 January 2028 Spring half term Holiday starts - Monday 21 February 2028 Back to school - Monday 28 February 2028 Easter Holiday starts - Monday 10 April 2028 Back to school - Monday 24 April 2028 Summer half term Holiday starts - Monday 29 May 2028 Back to school - Monday 5 June 2028 Summer holiday Holiday starts Wednesday 26 July 2028
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the term 1 (calculated) end in Wakefield in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 23 October 2026.
- When is the October half term 2026 in Wakefield?
- The October half term in Wakefield runs from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do Wakefield schools go back for the term 2 (calculated) in November 2026?
- The term 2 (calculated) in Wakefield starts on Monday 2 November 2026.
- When does the term 2 (calculated) end in Wakefield in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Wakefield?
- The Christmas holiday in Wakefield runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 inclusive.