The official Nottinghamshire School Holidays and School Term Dates published by Nottinghamshire County Council cover the autumn term, spring term, summer term, half-term breaks, and teacher training days for maintained schools across the local authority.
This page brings together the latest academic calendar in one place, with a printable calendar and PDF download for added convenience.
Nottinghamshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the Nottinghamshire school holidays and term dates for the 2026/27 academic year.
Autumn Term 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Tuesday, 1 September 2026 |
| Term Time | 1 September – 16 October 2026 (6 weeks, 4 days) |
| Half Term | Monday, 19 October – Friday, 30 October 2026 |
| Term Time | Monday, 2 November – Friday, 18 December 2026 (7 weeks) |
| Schools Close | Friday, 18 December 2026 (evening) |
Spring Term 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Monday, 4 January 2027 |
| Term Time | 4 January – 12 February 2027 (6 weeks) |
| Half Term | Monday, 15 February – Friday, 19 February 2027 |
| Term Time | Monday, 22 February – Thursday, 25 March 2027 (4 weeks, 4 days) |
| Schools Close | Thursday, 25 March 2027 (evening) |
Summer Term 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Monday, 12 April 2027 |
| Term Time | 12 April – 28 May 2027 (6 weeks, 4 days) |
| Half Term | Monday, 31 May – Friday, 4 June 2027 |
| Term Time | Monday, 7 June – Wednesday, 28 July 2027 (7 weeks, 3 days) |
| Schools Close | Wednesday, 28 July 2027 (evening) |
Nottinghamshire School Holidays 2027/2028
Here are the confirmed Nottinghamshire school holidays and term dates for the 2027/28 academic year.
Autumn Term 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Wednesday, 1 September 2027 |
| Term Time | 1 September – 15 October 2027 (6 weeks, 3 days) |
| Half Term | Monday, 18 October – Friday, 29 October 2027 |
| Term Time | Monday, 1 November – Tuesday, 21 December 2027 (7 weeks, 2 days) |
| Schools Close | Tuesday, 21 December 2027 (evening) |
Spring Term 2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Tuesday, 4 January 2028 |
| Term Time | 4 January – 11 February 2028 (5 weeks, 4 days) |
| Half Term | Monday, 14 February – Friday, 18 February 2028 |
| Term Time | Monday, 21 February – Friday, 31 March 2028 (6 weeks) |
| Schools Close | Friday, 31 March 2028 (evening) |
Summer Term 2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Tuesday, 18 April 2028 |
| Term Time | 18 April – 26 May 2028 (5 weeks, 3 days) |
| Half Term | Monday, 29 May – Friday, 2 June 2028 |
| Term Time | Monday, 5 June – Wednesday, 26 July 2028 (7 weeks, 3 days) |
| Schools Close | Wednesday, 26 July 2028 (evening) |
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Nottinghamshire School Holidays 2028/2029
Here are the confirmed Nottinghamshire school holidays and term dates for the 2028/29 academic year.
Autumn Term 2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Friday, 1 September 2028 |
| Term Time | 1 September – 20 October 2028 (7 weeks, 1 day) |
| Half Term | Monday, 23 October – Friday, 3 November 2028 |
| Term Time | Monday, 6 November – Wednesday, 20 December 2028 (6 weeks, 3 days) |
| Schools Close | Wednesday, 20 December 2028 (evening) |
Spring Term 2029
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Thursday, 4 January 2029 |
| Term Time | 4 January – 9 February 2029 (5 weeks, 2 days) |
| Half Term | Monday, 12 February – Friday, 16 February 2029 |
| Term Time | Monday, 19 February – Friday, 23 March 2029 (5 weeks) |
| Schools Close | Friday, 23 March 2029 (evening) |
Summer Term 2029
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Monday, 9 April 2029 |
| Term Time | 9 April – 25 May 2029 (6 weeks, 4 days) |
| Half Term | Monday, 28 May – Friday, 1 June 2029 |
| Term Time | Monday, 4 June – Friday, 27 July 2029 (8 weeks) |
| Schools Close | Friday, 27 July 2029 (evening) |
Nottinghamshire School Holidays 2029/2030
Here are the confirmed Nottinghamshire school holidays and term dates for the 2029/30 academic year.
Autumn Term 2029
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Monday, 3 September 2029 |
| Term Time | 3 September – 19 October 2029 (7 weeks) |
| Half Term | Monday, 22 October – Friday, 2 November 2029 |
| Term Time | Monday, 5 November – Friday, 21 December 2029 (7 weeks) |
| Schools Close | Friday, 21 December 2029 (evening) |
Spring Term 2030
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Thursday, 3 January 2030 |
| Term Time | 3 January – 15 February 2030 (6 weeks, 2 days) |
| Half Term | Monday, 18 February – Friday, 22 February 2030 |
| Term Time | Monday, 25 February – Friday, 5 April 2030 (6 weeks) |
| Schools Close | Friday, 5 April 2030 (evening) |
Summer Term 2030
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools Open | Tuesday, 23 April 2030 |
| Term Time | 23 April – 24 May 2030 (4 weeks, 3 days) |
| Half Term | Monday, 27 May – Friday, 31 May 2030 |
| Term Time | Monday, 3 June – Friday, 26 July 2030 (8 weeks) |
| Schools Close | Friday, 26 July 2030 (evening) |
Inset Days and School Closures
INSET days vary from school to school. While Nottinghamshire County Council sets the main term dates, individual maintained schools, academies, foundation schools, trust schools, and voluntary aided schools determine their own INSET schedules.
Always check your child’s school website for confirmed closure dates. A quick visit to their site can save you from an unexpected childcare scramble.
Download School Holiday Calendar (PDF)
Download the official Nottinghamshire school holiday calendars below:
- School Calendar 2026-27 – Printable PDF
- School Calendar 2027-28 – Printable PDF
- School Calendar 2028-29 – Printable PDF
- School Calendar 2029-30 – Printable PDF
These PDF downloads are perfect for printing, digital calendars are great, but sometimes you need a physical reminder.
Have a Question About School Holiday Dates?
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Useful Resources
For the most up-to-date information, check from the source:
- Nottinghamshire County Council
FAQs
What are the school holiday dates for Nottinghamshire?
School holiday dates are set by Nottinghamshire County Council for maintained schools, with autumn, spring, and summer terms separated by half-term breaks.
Do all Nottinghamshire schools follow the same term dates?
No. While maintained schools follow the council’s schedule, academies, foundation schools, and voluntary aided schools can set their own dates.
How long is the summer holiday in Nottinghamshire?
The summer holiday generally lasts between six and eight weeks, depending on the academic year and individual school calendars.
What is an INSET day?
An INSET day is a teacher training day when schools are closed to pupils. These are not standardised across all schools, so always check your school’s website for specific dates.
Where can I download a Nottinghamshire school holiday calendar?
You can download printable PDF calendars for each academic year directly from Nottinghamshire County Council’s website or via the links provided above.