There are six main holiday breaks during the academic year, giving families regular opportunities to plan time off. The Monmouthshire School Holidays calendar includes the summer holiday, Christmas and Easter breaks, along with three half-term holidays.
Keeping track of the official Monmouthshire school holidays and term dates helps parents organise childcare, travel plans, and family activities more effectively. Knowing the confirmed school dates also helps avoid confusion around inset days and school closures.
This page provides clear and up-to-date information on Monmouthshire school term dates, all in one place. It’s designed to help families stay informed and confidently manage the school calendar throughout the year.
Monmouthshire School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the Monmouthshire school term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
| Term | Start Date | Half Term Start | Half Term End | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 01/09/2025 | 27/10/2025 | 31/10/2025 | 19/12/2025 |
| Spring | 05/01/2026 | 16/02/2026 | 20/02/2026 | 27/03/2026 |
| Summer | 13/04/2026 | 25/05/2026 | 29/05/2026 | 20/07/2026 |
Monmouthshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the Monmouthshire school holidays and term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
| Term | Start Date | Half Term Start | Half Term End | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 01/09/2026 | 26/10/2026 | 30/10/2026 | 18/12/2026 |
| Spring | 04/01/2027 | 08/02/2027 | 12/02/2027 | 19/03/2027 |
| Summer | 05/04/2027 | 31/05/2027 | 04/06/2027 | 20/07/2027 |
Monmouthshire School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the Monmouthshire school term dates for the 2027/2028 academic year.
| Term | Start Date | Half Term Start | Half Term End | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 02/09/2027 | 25/10/2027 | 29/10/2027 | 17/12/2027 |
| Spring | 04/01/2028 | 21/02/2028 | 25/02/2028 | 07/04/2028 |
| Summer | 25/04/2028 | 29/05/2028 | 02/06/2028 | 21/07/2028 |
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: Wales School Holidays
Inset Days in Monmouthshire
Here’s the thing—inset days (teacher training) are not identical across every school. Monmouthshire County Council sets a fixed number, but each school chooses its own dates.
What you should do:
Contact your child’s school directly for their exact inset days. Or bookmark this page—we update it the moment schools confirm them. Typically, you get 5 inset days per academic year. Most land on:
- The first day of autumn term
- The first day of spring term
- The first day of summer term
- One day before half term (autumn or spring)
- The final Monday of the summer term
Key Holidays in Monmouthshire School
These are the school closure dates you cannot miss:
- Christmas holidays 2025 – 22/12/2025 to 02/01/2026
- February break 2026 – 16/02/2026 to 20/02/2026
- Easter holidays 2026 – 30/03/2026 to 10/04/2026
- May half term 2026 – 25/05/2026 to 29/05/2026
- Summer break 2026 – 21/07/2026 to 31/08/2026
- Christmas 2026 – 21/12/2026 to 01/01/2027
- Easter 2027 – 22/03/2027 to 02/04/2027
- Summer break 2027 – 21/07/2027 to 03/09/2027
- Summer break 2028 – 22/07/2028 onwards
When is Half Term in Monmouthshire?
Short answer: October, February, and late May/early June.
Longer answer (because timing matters for booking holidays):
- Autumn half term – last week of October (usually Monday to Friday)
- Spring half term – third week of February (sometimes second week)
- Summer half term – last week of May or first week of June
Check the tables above for the exact half-term start and end dates. They shift slightly each academic year. One year, May half-term ends on the 29th. Next year? The 4th of June. Always confirm.
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: Powys School Holidays
Useful Resources
- Monmouthshire County Council official term dates
- Your child’s school website—for inset day precision
FAQs
How many half terms are there in a Monmouthshire school year?
Three. One in autumn, one in spring, and one in summer. Each lasts five consecutive school days.
Do all Monmouthshire schools have the same term dates?
Mostly yes. Monmouthshire County Council sets core dates, but academies and voluntary-aided schools can differ slightly. Check directly.
Are inset days included in the term date tables above?
No. Inset days are not shown in the tables. Schools choose their own inset dates within the academic year.
Can my school change a half-term date?
Rarely. Half-term dates are fixed by the local authority. Emergencies (like snow closures) are separate—those are school closure dates, not half term.
Does Monmouthshire follow Welsh or English term date rules?
Monmouthshire is a Welsh local authority, so term dates follow Welsh Government guidance, not English.