The official Bedfordshire school holidays and term dates published by Central Bedfordshire Council. The schedule includes the autumn term, the spring term, the summer term, half-term dates, the October half term, the February half term, the May half term, Christmas holidays, and Easter holidays.
Families can use the school calendar and school year planner to plan term time and remember to check school term dates and the latest local authority school holidays.
Bedfordshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the Bedfordshire school holidays and term dates for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
Autumn Term 2026
- Term starts on Thursday, 3 September 2026
- Half-term is Monday, 26 October to Friday, 30 October 2026
- Term starts again on Monday, 2 November 2026
- The term ends for the Christmas school holidays on Friday, 18 December 2026, with schools closed up to and including Monday, 4 January 2027
Spring Term 2027
- Term starts on Tuesday, 5 January 2027
- Half-term is Monday, 15 February to Friday, 19 February 2027
- Term starts again on Monday, 22 February 2027
- Term ends on Thursday, 25 March 2027
- Friday, 26 March and Monday, 29 March 2027, are bank holidays – schools are closed
- Half-term is Tuesday, 30 March to Friday, 9 April 2027
- Monday, 12 April 2027, is a teacher training day – schools are closed
Summer Term 2027
- Term starts on Tuesday, 13 April 2027
- Early May bank holiday is Monday, 3 May 2027 – schools are closed
- Term ends on Friday, 28 May 2027
- Spring bank holiday is Monday, 31 May 2027 – schools are closed
- Half-term is Tuesday, 1 June to Friday, 4 June 2027
- Monday, 7 June 2027, is a teacher training day – schools are closed
- Term starts again on Tuesday, 8 June 2027
- Term ends on Wednesday, 21 July 2027
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Bedfordshire School Holidays 2027/2028
Here are the Bedfordshire school holidays and term dates for the 2027 to 2028 academic year.
Autumn Term 2027
- Term starts on Wednesday, 1 September 2027
- Half-term is Monday, 25 October to Friday, 29 October 2027
- Term starts again on Monday, 1 November 2027
- The term ends for the Christmas school holidays on Friday, 17 December 2027
Spring Term 2028
- Term starts on Tuesday, 4 January 2028
- Half-term is Monday, 14 February to Friday, 18 February 2028
- Term starts again on Monday, 21 February 2028
- Term ends on Friday, 31 March 2028
- Friday, 14 April and Monday, 17 April 2028, are bank holidays – schools are closed
Summer Term 2028
- Term starts on Tuesday, 18 April 2028
- Early May bank holiday is Monday, 1 May 2028 – schools are closed
- Half-term is Monday, 29 May to Friday, 2 June 2028
- Term starts again on Monday, 5 June 2028
- Term ends on Friday, 21 July 2028
Bedfordshire School Holidays 2028/2029
Official Bedfordshire school holidays and term dates for the 2028/2029 school year are typically published 12-18 months in advance. Check back closer to the time, or visit the Bedfordshire Council website for the latest updates.
When is Half Term in Bedfordshire?
| Holiday Period | 2026/2027 Date | 2027/2028 Date |
|---|---|---|
| October Half Term | 26 – 30 October 2026 | 25 – 29 October 2027 |
| February Half Term | 15 – 19 February 2027 | 14 – 18 February 2028 |
| May Half Term | 1 – 4 June 2027 | 29 May – 2 June 2028 |
| Christmas Holidays | 18 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | 17 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 |
| Easter Holidays | 30 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | 31 Mar – 17 Apr 2028 |
| Summer Holidays | 22 Jul – 31 Aug 2027 | 22 Jul – 31 Aug 2028 |
Teacher Training Days (INSET Days)
Schools schedule 5 teacher training days or INSET days each year. These are also training-day school closures—students do not attend.
For Central Bedfordshire term dates, the confirmed INSET days for 2026/2027 are:
- Monday, 12 April 2027 – Teacher Training Day
- Monday, 7 June 2027 – Teacher Training Day
Schools can choose when their remaining 3 training days occur—check with your specific school to confirm.
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Useful Resources
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FAQs
How many teacher training days are there in Bedfordshire?
There are 5 teacher training days each academic year—schools choose their own dates.
Do academies follow the same term dates as other schools?
Not always—academies, foundations, and VA schools can set their own term dates.
Are Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire term dates the same?
They are similar but may differ slightly—check your specific council website.
How far in advance are school term dates published?
Bedfordshire Council typically publishes term dates 12 to 18 months in advance, giving families plenty of time to plan.
Can schools change their term dates after they are published?
Yes, but changes are rare and usually communicated well in advance through the school or council website.