when do kids break up in october

In many schools, kids break up for the October half-term holiday, which typically lasts about a week. For the 2025-2026 school year in the UK, this break usually falls between Monday, October 27, and Friday, October 31. This means kids finish school on Friday, October 24, before the break begins the following Monday and return Monday, November 3. Exact dates can vary by region and individual schools, but this late October timeframe is typical for the half-term break during October. Checking with local school calendars is advised for precise dates. This pattern is seen consistently across several UK regions for the autumn half-term break.