School term dates
School term dates and holidays in Buckinghamshire.
Academic year 2025 to 2026
Spring term 2026
| Starts | Monday 5 January 2026 |
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| Half term | 16 February to 20 February 2026 |
| Ends | Friday 27 March 2026 |
| Easter holiday | 30 March to 10 April 2026 |
Summer term 2026
| Starts | Monday 13 April 2026 |
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| Half term | 25 May to 29 May 2026 |
| Ends | Wednesday 22 July 2026 |
| Summer Holiday | 23 July to 31 August 2026 |
Exceptions for academy, voluntary aided, and foundation schools
Academy schools, voluntary aided schools, and foundation schools are responsible for setting their own term dates, this includes inset dates (training days).
Most schools aim to keep consistencies across the county as far as possible. We strongly recommend that parents check the published dates on the school's website.
Autumn term 2026
| Starts | Wednesday 2 September 2026 |
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| Half term | 26 October to 30 October 2026 |
| Ends | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 |
There is a proposed inset day on 1 September 2026.
Spring term 2027
| Starts | Monday 4 January 2027 |
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| Half term | 15 February to 19 February 2027 |
| Ends | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Easter holiday | 26 March to 9 April 2027 |
Summer term 2027
| Starts | Monday 12 April 2027 |
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| Half term | 31 May to 4 June 2027 |
| Ends | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
| Summer Holiday | Starts 22 July 2027 |
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