when do schools break up for christmas

Most schools in the UK break up for Christmas around Friday, 19 December 2025, with the Christmas holiday officially running from Monday, 22 December 2025, to Friday, 2 January 2026. Pupils typically return to school on Monday, 5 January 2026. Exact dates may vary slightly depending on the region or school, but this is the standard schedule for England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in 2025.