The official Gloucestershire school holidays and school term dates published by Gloucestershire Council. The 195-day academic calendar includes 190 school days, with Term 1 dates through Term 6 dates, covering the autumn term, spring term, summer term, and half-term breaks.
You’ll also find the Christmas holiday, Easter holiday, Boxing Day school holiday, New Year school holiday, Good Friday school closure, and Easter Monday school closure.
Gloucestershire School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the Gloucestershire school holidays and term dates for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
Term Dates Academic Year 2026 to 2027
| Term | School opens on | School closes on | Number of days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Friday 23 October 2026 | 39 days |
| Term 2 | Monday 2 November 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 | 35 days |
| Term 3 | Monday 4 January 2027 | Friday 12 February 2027 | 30 days |
| Term 4 | Monday 22 February 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 | 24 days |
| Term 5 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Friday 28 May 2027 | 34 days |
| Term 6 | Monday 7 June 2027 | Wednesday 21 July 2027 | 33 days |
| Academic year | 195 days |
Public Holidays Academic Year 2026 to 2027
| Bank holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day Holiday | Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Monday 28 December 2026 |
| New Year’s Holiday | Friday 1 January 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 29 March 2027 |
| May Day Holiday | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday 31 May 2027 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday 30 August 2027 |
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Gloucestershire School Holidays 2027/2028
Here are the Gloucestershire school holidays and term dates for the 2027 to 2028 academic year.
Term Dates Academic Year 2027 to 2028
| Term | School opens on | School closes on | Number of days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Thursday 2 September 2027 | Friday 22 October 2027 | 37 days |
| Term 2 | Monday 1 November 2027 | Friday 17 December 2027 | 35 days |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Friday 11 February 2028 | 29 days |
| Term 4 | Monday 21 February 2028 | Thursday 7 April 2028 | 35 days |
| Term 5 | Monday 24 April 2028 | Friday 26 May 2028 | 24 days |
| Term 6 | Monday 5 June 2028 | Friday 21 July 2028 | 35 days |
| Academic year | 195 days |
Public Holidays Academic Year 2027 to 2028
| Bank holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day Holiday | Monday 27 December 2027 (substitute day) |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Tuesday 28 December 2027 (substitute day) |
| New Year’s Holiday | Monday 3 January 2028 (substitute day) |
| Good Friday | Friday 14 April 2028 |
| Easter Monday | Monday 17 April 2028 |
| May Day Holiday | Monday 1 May 2028 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday 29 May 2028 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday 28 August 2028 |
Understanding INSET Days
You see those 195 days in the academic year? Only 190 are for pupils. The missing five? They’re INSET days—teacher training days when schools are closed to children.
INSET stands for ‘In-Service Training.’ These are professional development days for teachers and staff. Schools use them for curriculum planning, safeguarding training, and updating teaching strategies.
Individual schools decide their own INSET days. Community schools and voluntary controlled schools follow Gloucestershire Council’s term dates but pick their own non-contact days. Meanwhile, academies, foundation schools, and voluntary aided schools set their own teacher training days entirely independently.
Download School Holiday Calendar (PDF)
Save these official term date PDFs for offline reference or printing:
| Academic Year | Download Link |
|---|---|
| School Term Dates 2026/27 | Download PDF |
| School Term Dates 2027/28 | Download PDF |
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Useful Resources
- Gloucestershire County Council
FAQs
Can I take my child on holiday during term time?
No—term time holidays are not permitted without prior approval from the headteacher. Unauthorised term time absence can result in penalty fines under strict attendance regulations.
Who decides INSET days in Gloucestershire?
Individual schools decide their own INSET days. Community and voluntary controlled schools choose five training days within the term dates set by the council.
How many school attendance days are there per year?
There are 190 pupil attendance days across the academic year. The remaining five days are reserved for INSET training.
Do all schools close for the same bank holidays?
Yes—all Gloucestershire schools close for national bank holidays regardless of school type.
How can I check my child’s specific school term dates?
Contact your child’s school directly or visit their website. Individual schools publish their calendars with INSET days clearly marked.