Here are the confirmed Sheffield school holidays and term dates published by Sheffield City Council. The annual schedule covers the autumn term, spring term, and summer term, with 190 teaching days for community schools and voluntarily controlled special schools, alongside bank holidays and planned school closures.
Families can access the PDF school calendar, school list, contact details, and school closures information but should always check with your school, as some dates may vary between individual schools.
Sheffield School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the Sheffield school holidays and term dates for the 2026/27 academic year. Sheffield City Council has set specific dates, ensuring all community, voluntary controlled, and special schools provide their statutory 190 teaching days. Academies and other admission authorities are free to set their own calendars, so it is always wise to double-check.
Term dates:
- Autumn Term:Â Tuesday 1 September 2026 until Friday 23 October 2026
- Autumn Term 2:Â Monday 2 November 2026 until Friday 18 December 2026
- Spring Term:Â Monday 4 January 2027 until Friday 12 February 2027
- Spring Term 2:Â Monday 22 February 2027 until Thursday 25 March 2027
- Summer Term:Â Monday 12 April 2027 until Friday 28 May 2027
- Summer Term 2:Â Monday 7 June 2027 until Wednesday 21 July 2027
Bank holidays (2026/2027)
The official public holidays for this academic year are:
- 25 and 28 December 2026
- 1 January 2027
- 26 March 2027 (Good Friday)
- 29 March 2027 (Easter Monday)
- 3 May 2027 (May Day)
- 31 May 2027 (Spring Bank Holiday)
- 30 August 2027 (Summer Bank Holiday)
Find UK School Holidays by Council
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Sheffield School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the Sheffield school holidays and term dates for the 2027/28 academic year.
Term dates:
- Autumn Term:Â Wednesday 1 September 2027 until Friday 22 October 2027
- Autumn Term 2:Â Monday 1 November 2027 until Friday 17 December 2027
- Spring Term:Â Tuesday 4 January 2028 until Friday 11 February 2028
- Spring Term 2:Â Monday 21 February 2028 until Friday 31 March 2028
- Summer Term:Â Tuesday 18 April 2028 until Friday 26 May 2028
- Summer Term 2:Â Monday 5 June 2028 until Friday 21 July 2028
Bank holidays (2027/2028)
- 25 and 26 December 2027
- 3 January 2028
- 14 April 2028 (Good Friday)
- 17 April 2028 (Easter Monday)
- 1 May 2028 (May Day)
- 29 May 2028 (Spring Bank Holiday)
- 28 August 2028 (Summer Bank Holiday)
School Inset Days & Teacher Training
Professional development days—or inset days—are not fixed by the council. Schools schedule five teacher training days per year. These are a crucial part of the school calendar, allowing staff to focus on curriculum development and student outcomes.
Because these days are decided at the school level, the exact dates can vary. In some cases, schools may close for a full day or part of a day or hold training after normal school hours. Check with your school to confirm when these days fall, as they directly affect your child’s schedule.
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Download the Official School Calendar (PDF)
For a complete overview, you can download the official Sheffield school calendar in PDF format. This is your go-to resource for planning ahead.
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Useful Resources
For the most authoritative and current information, we recommend the following resource:
- Sheffield City Council:
FAQs
Do academies in Sheffield follow the same term dates?
No, academies and other admission authorities are free to set their own calendars, which may differ from the council’s dates for community schools.
What are “inset days” in Sheffield schools?
Inset days are five professional development days for teacher training that each school schedules independently, often resulting in school closures for students.
Are school closures for religious observance common?
Some schools may close for religious holidays, but they will notify parents in advance and ensure the 190 teaching days are maintained.
How many school days are required in Sheffield each year?
All schools in Sheffield must provide 190 days of education for their students every academic year.
When do Sheffield schools break up for Easter in 2027?
The Easter break for Sheffield schools will start on Friday, 26 March 2027, following the Good Friday bank holiday.