There are six main holiday breaks during the academic year, helping families plan around the official Wakefield School holidays and term dates. Published by Wakefield Council, the Wakefield school calendar includes the Autumn Term, Spring Term, and Summer Term, along with all important school holiday dates and annual term dates.
The schedule covers major breaks such as the Christmas holidays, spring half-term, Easter holidays, summer half term, and the long summer holiday.
This page provides complete information on Wakefield School holidays for the year, including dates that may vary between voluntary aided schools and academies according to decisions made by each school’s governing body. Families can also access a printable school holidays PDF calendar for easy planning.
Wakefield School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the Wakefield school holidays and term dates for 2025/2026.
End of summer holiday
Back to school – Monday 1 September 2025
Autumn half term
Holiday starts – Monday 27 October 2025
Back to school – Monday 3 November 2025
Christmas
Holiday starts – Monday 22 December 2025
Back to school – Monday 5 January 2026
Spring half term
Holiday starts – Monday 16 February 2026
Back to school – Monday 23 February 2026
Easter
Holiday starts – Monday 30 March 2026
Back to school – Monday 13 April 2026
Summer half term
Holiday starts – Monday 25 May 2026
Back to school – Monday 1 June 2026
Summer holiday
Holiday starts – Tuesday 21 July 2026
Bank holidays 2025/26
- Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 25 August 2025
- Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December 2025
- Boxing Day – Friday 26 December 2025
- New Year’s Day – Thursday 1 January 2026
- Good Friday – Friday 3 April 2026
- Easter Monday – Monday 6 April 2026
- May Day – Monday 4 May 2026
- Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 25 May 2026
Wakefield School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the Wakefield school holidays and term dates for 2026/2027.
End of summer holiday
Back to school – Tuesday 1 September 2026
Autumn half term
Holiday starts – Monday 26 October 2026
Back to school – Monday 2 November 2026
Christmas
Holiday starts – Monday 21 December 2026
Back to school – Monday 4 January 2027
Spring half term
Holiday starts – Monday 15 February 2027
Back to school – Monday 22 February 2027
Easter
Holiday starts – Friday 26 March 2027
Back to school – Monday 12 April 2027
Summer half term
Holiday starts – Monday 31 May 2027
Back to school – Monday 7 June 2027
Summer holiday
Holiday starts – Thursday 22 July 2027
Bank holidays 2026/27
- Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 31 August 2026
- Christmas Day – Friday 25 December 2026
- Boxing Day – Monday 28 December 2026
- New Year’s Day – Friday 1 January 2027
- Good Friday – Friday 26 March 2027
- Easter Monday – Monday 29 March 2027
- May Day – Monday 3 May 2027
- Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 31 May 2027
Find UK School Holidays by Council
Looking for official school holiday dates across the UK? Browse our complete guide to UK school holidays organised by council so you can quickly find accurate term dates and plan family activities with confidence.
Check more: England School Holidays
Wakefield School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the Wakefield school holidays and term dates for 2027/2028.
End of summer holiday
Back to school – Monday 6 September 2027
Autumn half term
Holiday starts – Monday 25 October 2027
Back to school – Monday 1 November 2027
Christmas
Holiday starts – Monday 20 December 2027
Back to school – Tuesday 4 January 2028
Spring half term
Holiday starts – Monday 21 February 2028
Back to school – Monday 28 February 2028
Easter
Holiday starts – Monday 10 April 2028
Back to school – Monday 24 April 2028
Summer half term
Holiday starts – Monday 29 May 2028
Back to school – Monday 5 June 2028
Summer holiday
Holiday starts – Wednesday 26 July 2028
Bank holidays 2027/28
- Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 30 August 2027
- Christmas Day – Monday 27 December 2027
- Boxing Day – Tuesday 28 December 2027
- New Year’s Day – Monday 3 January 2028
- Good Friday – Friday 14 April 2028
- Easter Monday – Monday 17 April 2028
- May Day – Monday 1 May 2028
- Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 29 May 2028
INSET Days (Teacher Training Days) in Wakefield
Here’s something many parents forget. Each school can set five INSET days per year. These are teacher training days. Children do not attend school. But here’s the catch—INSET days vary by school. They’re agreed upon by the school governing body, not always aligned with council dates. Your child’s school will notify you directly. Always check with them before booking that term-time holiday.
Schools That Set Their Own Term Dates
Not every school follows the Wakefield Council calendar. Voluntary aided schools and academies can—and often do—set their own term dates. If your child attends one of these, don’t rely solely on this guide. Contact the school directly. They may start back a day earlier or take a different half-term week.
APPROVED SCHOOL CALENDAR 2026/27 PDF
See Wakefield School Calendar 2026/27 for more information
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.
Also Check: Hampshire School Holidays
Useful Resources
- Wakefield Council
FAQs
Do all Wakefield schools follow the same term dates?
No. Voluntary aided schools and academies can set their own dates, so always check directly with your child’s school.
How many INSET days do Wakefield schools have?
Five per year. These are teacher training days when children do not attend.
Are bank holidays included in school term dates?
Yes. Schools are closed on bank holidays like May Day and Spring Bank Holiday.
When is the Easter school holiday in Wakefield 2027?
Friday 26 March 2027 to Monday 12 April 2027. Good Friday and Easter Monday are bank holidays within that break.
Where can I find the official Wakefield school calendar PDF?
The Council publishes approved calendars. We’ve linked the 2026/27 PDF above under “APPROVED SCHOOL CALENDAR.”