Half term dates vary by UK region and school year. For the 2024-2025 school year, typical half term breaks are:
- Autumn Half Term 2024:
- England and Wales: October 28, 2024 to November 1, 2024
- Scotland: October 14 to October 21, 2024
- Northern Ireland: October 31 to November 1, 2024
- Spring Half Term 2025:
- England: February 17 to February 21, 2025
- Scotland: February 10 to February 14, 2025
- Wales: February 24 to February 28, 2025
- Northern Ireland: February 13 to February 14, 2025
- Summer Half Term 2025:
- England and Wales: May 26 to May 30, 2025
- Scotland: May 5 to May 6, 2025
- Northern Ireland has bank holidays on May 5 and May 26, 2025
For specific future school years or more localized dates, half term weeks commonly fall around the end of October, mid-February, and late May. Exact dates can vary by council or school, so checking the local school or council website is advisable for exact yearly dates.
