Liverpool School Holidays and Term Dates

There are six main holiday breaks and up to 195 days in the annual school schedule, helping families plan around the official Liverpool school holidays and school term dates. Published by Liverpool City Council, the yearly academic calendar includes the autumn term, spring term, summer term, and all key term dates.

The schedule covers major school holidays such as half-term breaks, the Christmas break, and Easter break, and important dates including May Day, bank holidays, and other public holidays. Parents can also stay informed about training days, INSET days, start of term, end of term, and planned school reopening dates.

Liverpool School Holidays 2025/2026

Below are the Liverpool school holidays and term dates for 2025/2026.

Spring Term 2026

• Starts: Monday 5th January
• Ends: Friday 27th March
• Half term: Monday 16th – Friday 20th February
• Easter break: Monday 30th March – Friday 10th April (Easter bank holidays: Friday 3rd April & Monday 6th April)

Summer Term 2026

• Starts: Monday 13th April
• Ends: Monday 20th July
• May day: Monday 4th May
• Half term: Monday 25th – Friday 29th May

Liverpool School Holidays 2026/2027

Below are the Liverpool school holidays and term dates for 2026/2027.

Autumn Term 2026

• Starts: Tuesday 1st September
• Ends: Friday 18th December
• Half term: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
• Christmas break: Monday 21st December – Friday 1st January 2027

Spring Term 2027

• Starts: Monday 4th January
• Ends: Friday 26th March
• Half term: Monday 15th – Friday 19th February
• Easter break: Friday 26th March – Friday 9th April (Easter bank holidays: Friday 26th March & Monday 29th March)

Summer Term 2027

• Starts: Monday 12th April
• Ends: Wednesday 21st July
• May day: Monday 3rd May
• Half term: Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June

Check more: England School Holidays

Liverpool School Holidays 2027/2028

Below are the Liverpool school holidays and term dates for 2027/2028.

Autumn Term 2027

• Starts: Wednesday 1st September
• Ends: Friday 17th December
• Half term: Monday 25th – Friday 29th October
• Christmas break: Monday 20th December – Monday 3rd January 2028

Spring Term 2028

• Starts: Tuesday 4th January
• Ends: Friday 7th April
• Half term: Monday 21st – Friday 25th February
• Easter break: Monday 10th – Friday 21st April (Easter bank holidays: Friday 14th April & Monday 17th April)

Summer Term 2028

• Starts: Monday 24th April
• Ends: Thursday 20th July
• May day: Monday 1st May
• Half term: Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June

Teacher Training Days (Inset Days) in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council proposes 5 training days per academic year. Schools allocate these individually. That means your child might get a random Tuesday off while a neighbour’s child stays in class. Annoying? A little. Important? Absolutely.

Key facts:

• These are school closure dates for pupils, but staff work.
• Dates vary by school – even within the same postcode.
• Always contact your child’s school directly for their exact inset day calendar.

Pro tip: At the start of each academic calendar, ask the school office for a printed list of their proposed dates for training. It saves nasty surprises.

Do All Liverpool Schools Follow These Dates?

Not always. Here’s the honest truth.

Most Liverpool City Council schools (maintained schools) follow the dates above. But religious school dates—including Catholic, Church of England, and Hebrew schools—often shift their term dates for holy days.

Also, academies, free schools, and some local authority schools might tweak the school year to include extra public holidays or local events.

Your action plan:

• Check the individual school calendars on their website.
• Look for Friday to Monday breaks – some schools extend weekends.
• Never book a non-refundable holiday based solely on this guide. Confirm first.

Also Check: Staffordshire School Holidays

Useful Resources

• Liverpool Council – Official term date page

FAQs