Vale of Glamorgan School Holidays & Terms 2026-2027

There are six main holiday breaks throughout the academic year, giving families regular opportunities to plan ahead. The Vale of Glamorgan School Holidays calendar includes the summer holiday, Christmas and Easter breaks, along with three half-term holidays.

Keeping track of the official Vale of Glamorgan school holidays and term dates helps parents organise childcare, family trips, and work schedules more effectively. Knowing the confirmed school dates also helps avoid confusion around inset days and unexpected closures.

This page provides clear and up-to-date information on school term dates, all in one convenient place. It helps families stay informed and confidently manage the school calendar throughout the year.

Vale of Glamorgan School Holidays 2025/2026

Below are the Vale of Glamorgan school holidays and term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn Term 2025

Start: Monday 1 September 2025
Half-term: Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025
End: Friday 19 December 2025

Spring Term 2026

Start: Monday 5 January 2026
Half-term: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
End: Friday 27 March 2026

Summer Term 2026

Start: Monday 13 April 2026
Half-term: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
End: *Monday 20 July 2026 (INSET day – see flexibility note below)

Vale of Glamorgan School Holidays 2026/2027

Below are the Vale of Glamorgan school holidays and term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn Term 2026

Start: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Half-term: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026
End: Friday 18 December 2026

Spring Term 2027

Start: Monday 4 January 2027
Half-term: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027
End: Friday 26 March 2027

Summer Term 2027

Start: Monday 12 April 2027
Half-term: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
End: *Tuesday 20 July 2027 (INSET flexibility applies)

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.

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Check more: Wales School Holidays

Vale of Glamorgan School Holidays 2027/2028

Below are the school holidays and term dates for the 2027/2028 academic year.

Autumn Term 2027

Start: Wednesday 1 September 2027
Half-term: Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027
End: Friday 17 December 2027

Spring Term 2028

Start: Tuesday 4 January 2028
Half-term: Monday 21 February – Friday 25 February 2028
End: Friday 31 March 2028

Summer Term 2028

Start: Monday 17 April 2028
Half-term: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June 2028
End: Friday 21 July 2028

Vale of Glamorgan School Holidays and Term Dates

Understanding INSET Day Flexibility

Five INSET days per year. That’s the rule. But here’s where it gets tricky. The Vale of Glamorgan Council designates one or two designated INSET day dates. The remaining inset days are left to the discretion of individual schools following consultation with staff.

So your child’s school might close on a different Tuesday than the school next door.

School Bank Holidays & Significant Dates

Christmas school holiday: Thursday 25 December 2025, Friday 25 December 2026, Saturday 25 December 2027
Good Friday closure: 3 April 2026, 26 March 2027, 14 April 2028
Easter school holiday: 6 April 2026, 29 March 2027, 17 April 2028
May Day Bank Holiday school closure: Monday 4 May 2026, Monday 3 May 2027, Monday 1 May 2028
Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25 May 2026, Monday 31 May 2027, Monday 29 May 2028

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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Also Check: Powys School Holidays

Useful Resources

Vale of Glamorgan Council – Official term date updates

Check the official Vale of Glamorgan Council website.

FAQs

Are INSET days the same for every school in Vale of Glamorgan?

No. Only 1–2 days are fixed by the council. The rest are at the discretion of individual schools.

What are twilight sessions for INSET days?

Teacher training held after school hours instead of a full closure. The school stays open for children.

Do schools close on Good Friday in Wales?

Yes. Good Friday closure applies to all LEA-maintained schools. It’s a bank holiday.

How many school days are there in Vale of Glamorgan per year?

Exactly 195 pupil days across all three academic years shown above.

Can my child’s school choose different term dates?

No. Term start and end dates are fixed by the council. Only some inset days vary.