There are six main school holiday periods during the academic year, giving families regular breaks to plan around. The Cheshire East School Holidays calendar covers the summer holidays, Christmas, Easter, and three half-term breaks.
Knowing the official Cheshire East School Holidays and term dates helps parents plan childcare, book time off work, and organise family trips with confidence. It also makes it easier to keep track of term start dates and school closures.
Cheshire East School Holidays 2025/2026
For the Cheshire East School holidays 2025/2026, the key dates are as follows.
2025-2026 Term Dates
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2025 | 1 September 2025 | 24 October 2025 |
| Autumn Half Term | 27 October 2025 | 31 October 2025 |
| Autumn Term (continued) | 3 November 2025 | 19 December 2025 |
| Spring Term 2026 | 5 January 2026 | 13 February 2026 |
| Spring Half Term | 16 February 2026 | 20 February 2026 |
| Spring Term (continued) | 23 February 2026 | 27 March 2026 |
| Summer Term 2026 | 13 April 2026 | 22 May 2026 |
| Summer Half Term | 25 May 2026 | 29 May 2026 |
| Summer Term (continued) | 1 June 2026 | 20 July 2026 |
2025-2026 Bank Holidays
| Bank Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2025 |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2025 |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2026 |
| Good Friday | 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | 6 April 2026 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 4 May 2026 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 25 May 2026 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 31 August 2026 |
Find UK School Holidays by Council
Looking for official school holiday dates across the UK? Browse our complete guide to UK school holidays organised by council so you can quickly find accurate term dates and plan family activities with confidence.
Cheshire East School Holidays 2026/2027
For the Cheshire East School holidays 2026/2027, the key dates are as follows.
2026-2027 Term Dates
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2026 | 1 September 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
| Autumn Half Term | 26 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Autumn Term (continued) | 2 November 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
| Spring Term 2027 | 4 January 2027 | 12 February 2027 |
| Spring Half Term | 15 February 2027 | 19 February 2027 |
| Spring Term (continued) | 22 February 2027 | 25 March 2027 |
| Summer Term 2027 | 12 April 2027 | 28 May 2027 |
| Summer Half Term | 31 May 2027 | 4 June 2027 |
| Summer Term (continued) | 7 June 2027 | 21 July 2027 |
2026-2027 Bank Holidays
| Bank Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2026 |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2027 |
| Good Friday | 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | 29 March 2027 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 3 May 2027 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 31 May 2027 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 30 August 2027 |
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Cheshire East School Holidays 2027/2028
For the Cheshire East School holidays and term dates 2027/2028, the key dates are as follows.
2027-2028 Term Dates
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2027 | 1 September 2027 | 22 October 2027 |
| Autumn Half Term | 25 October 2027 | 29 October 2027 |
| Autumn Term (continued) | 1 November 2027 | 17 December 2027 |
| Spring Term 2028 | 4 January 2028 | 11 February 2028 |
| Spring Half Term | 14 February 2028 | 18 February 2028 |
| Spring Term (continued) | 21 February 2028 | 31 March 2028 |
| Summer Term 2028 | 18 April 2028 | 26 May 2028 |
| Summer Half Term | 29 May 2028 | 2 June 2028 |
| Summer Term (continued) | 5 June 2028 | 21 July 2028 |
2027-2028 Bank Holidays
| Bank Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2027 |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2027 |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2028 |
| Good Friday | 17 April 2028 |
| Easter Monday | 20 April 2028 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | 1 May 2028 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 29 May 2028 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | 28 August 2028 |
Have a Question About School Holiday Dates?
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Cheshire East School Inset Days
Inset days—also called teacher training days—are not standardised across all schools in Cheshire East. While the Cheshire East Council provides term dates for community and voluntary-controlled schools, academy school term dates and free school term dates may vary.
Typically, schools schedule 5 inset days per academic year. These can fall on:
- The first day of Autumn term (early September)
- The last day of Summer term (late July)
- A Monday following a half term break
- A Friday before a bank holiday
Key Rules for Term-Time Holidays in Cheshire East
Can you take your child on holiday during term time? The short answer is no—unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Here’s what every parent needs to know about term-time holiday fines:
- Parental responsibility school attendance is a legal obligation under UK law
- Exceptional circumstances school attendance requests must be made to the headteacher in advance
- Only the headteacher can authorise absence—not the local authority
- Holiday in term time rules apply even if you’re taking your child out for just one day
Maintained schools, academies, and free schools all follow these same rules under the school attendance legal obligation framework requiring 190 school days of attendance annually.
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Useful Resources
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FAQs
When does the school year start in Cheshire East?
The academic year begins on 1 September 2026 for the 2026 year, with pupils returning to school on that date.
How many school days are there in a year?
Maintained schools must be open for 190 days (380 sessions) each academic year. Academies and free schools can choose to extend beyond this.
Is Good Friday a school holiday?
Yes, Good Friday falls within the Spring break and is a bank holiday, so schools are closed.
Do academies follow the same term dates?
Not necessarily. Academy school term dates and free school term dates can vary, so always check your school’s own website.
What happens if my child is absent due to illness?
Illness should be reported on the first day of school absence. Schools may request medical evidence for persistent or suspicious absences.
Are inset days the same for every school?
No. Inset days Cheshire East are set by individual schools, so dates vary across the local authority school dates.
When does the Spring term 2027 end?
The Spring term ends on 25 March 2027, followed by the Spring break school holiday.