Staffordshire School Holidays and Term Dates

🔄 Updated: 7 February 2026

The Staffordshire School Holidays calendar helps parents and carers plan family time, childcare, and travel around official school closures.

We’ve compiled everything you need: from autumn term start dates and spring term dates to key breaks like the February half term dates, Easter holiday, May Day holiday, and the long summer holiday.

This page provides clear and up-to-date Staffordshire School Holidays and term dates, making it easy to check term times and school holiday dates throughout the academic year.

Staffordshire School Holidays 2025/2026

2025-2026 Term Dates

TermStarting DateEnding Date
Autumn Term 2025Tuesday 2 September 2025Friday 24 October 2025
(Half-Term Break)Monday 27 October 2025Friday 31 October 2025
Autumn Term 2025Monday 3 November 2025Friday 19 December 2025
Spring Term 2026Monday 5 January 2026Friday 13 February 2026
(Half-Term Break)Monday 16 February 2026Friday 20 February 2026
Spring Term 2026Monday 23 February 2026Friday 27 March 2026
Summer Term 2026Monday 13 April 2026Friday 22 May 2026
(Half-Term Break)Monday 25 May 2026Friday 29 May 2026
Summer Term 2026Monday 1 June 2026Monday 20 July 2026

2025-2026 Bank Holidays

Bank HolidayDate
May Day Bank HolidayMonday 4 May 2026

Staffordshire School Holidays 2026/2027

2026-2027 Term Dates

TermStarting DateEnding Date
Autumn Term 2026Wednesday 2 September 2026Friday 18 December 2026
(Half-Term Break)Monday 26 October 2026Friday 30 October 2026
Spring Term 2027Monday 4 January 2027Thursday 25 March 2027
(Half-Term Break)Monday 15 February 2027Friday 19 February 2027
Summer Term 2027Monday 12 April 2027Wednesday 21 July 2027
(Half-Term Break)Monday 31 May 2027Friday 4 June 2027

2026-2027 Bank Holidays

Bank HolidayDate
May Day Bank HolidayMonday 3 May 2027
Spring Bank HolidayMonday 31 May 2027

Have a Question About School Holiday Dates?

If you’ve spotted an issue, need clarification, or have a question about UK school holidays or term dates, feel free to get in touch with us.

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Staffordshire School Holidays 2027/2028

2027-2028 Term Dates

TermStarting DateEnding Date
Autumn Term 2027Friday 3 September 2027Friday 17 December 2027
(Half-Term Break)Monday 25 October 2027Friday 29 October 2027
Spring Term 2028Tuesday 4 January 2028Friday 7 April 2028
(Half-Term Break)Monday 14 February 2028Friday 18 February 2028
Summer Term 2028Monday 24 April 2028Friday 21 July 2028
(Half-Term Break)Monday 29 May 2028Friday 2 June 2028

2027-2028 Bank Holidays

Bank HolidayDate
May Day Bank HolidayMonday 1 May 2028
Spring Bank HolidayMonday 29 May 2028

Detailed Staffordshire School Holidays Explained

Understanding the structure of the academic year in Staffordshire helps with long-term planning. The year is split into three main terms, each with a vital break in the middle.

  • Autumn Term: This is the longest and spans from early September to December. It includes the October half-term dates and culminates in the Christmas holiday dates. It sets the rhythm for the school year in Staffordshire.
  • Spring Term: Running from January to March or April, this term includes the crucial February half-term dates and the Easter holiday period, which changes date each year.
  • Summer Term: Starting after the Easter break, this term includes the May Day holiday and the late May/early June half-term break before finishing for the long summer holiday in late July.

Staffordshire School Training Days (Inset Days)

All Staffordshire maintained schools have five school staff training days (often called school inset days) each year. One of these is usually fixed the day after the summer break ends. The other four are set by individual schools. This is why you must check school term dates Staffordshire with your child’s school directly, as these Staffordshire inset days are pupil-free days.

Staffordshire School Holidays and Term Dates
Staffordshire School Holidays and Term Dates

Understanding Different School Types in Staffordshire

This is the most important thing for parents to grasp! The Staffordshire local authority term dates in this guide are for Staffordshire community schools and Staffordshire voluntary controlled schools.

However, academies term dates Staffordshire, free schools Staffordshire holidays, and voluntary aided school term dates can be different. These schools have the freedom to set their own pupil holiday dates. They often follow the local authority calendar, but not always. This is the primary cause of Staffordshire school holiday differences.

Staffordshire school calendar provides a reliable framework for school breaks in Staffordshire, a quick check with your child’s school for their specific Staffordshire school holidays is the final, crucial step. Bookmark this page and unlock a year of perfect planning!

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Useful Resources

  • Staffordshire County Council: For the most authoritative source, visit the Staffordshire County Council website. Their education pages publish the official Staffordshire education authority calendars.
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FAQs

How Many School Days Are There in Staffordshire?

Yes, there are typically 195 school days in a year for Staffordshire community schools. This is a national standard that most Staffordshire maintained schools follow.

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