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School holidays in 2026 with Hungry Horse

We just can't keep up with all these school holidays! Whether it's the Easter Half Term, the summer holidays or those pesky inset days, it feels like the kids are off every other week. So, we've popped all of the school term dates and school holiday dates for 2026 across England, Scotland and Wales in one place, so we're all on the same page. 

We think you should bookmark this page, because let's be honest. We're all going to forget again. 
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February Half Term

England: 16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 

Scotland: 16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 

Wales: 16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 

Easter school holidays - March and April 2026 

England: 30/03/2026 - 10/04/2026 

Scotland: 03/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 

Wales: 30/03/2026 - 10/04/2026 

May Half Term 

England: 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 

Scotland: N/A 

Wales: 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 

Summer school holidays - July and August 2026 

England: 23/07/2026 - 31/08/2026 

Scotland: 29/06/2026 - 11/08/2026 

Wales: 23/07/2026 - 31/08/2026 

October Half Term 

England: 26/10/2026 - 30/10/2026 

Scotland: 12/10/2026 - 16/10/2026 

Wales: 26/10/2026 - 30/10/2026 
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Christmas school holidays - December 2026

England: 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027 

Scotland: 23/12/2026 - 05/01/2027 

Wales: 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

School term dates in England 

Spring term 1: 05/01/2026 - 13/02/2026 

Spring term 2: 23/02/2026 - 27/03/2026 

Summer term 1: 13/04/2026 - 22/05/2026 

Summer term 2: 01/06/2026 - 22/07/2026 

Autumn term 1: 01/09/2026 - 23/10/2026 

Autumn term 2: 02/11/2026 - 18/12/2026

School term dates in Scotland

Spring term 1: 05/01/2026 - 06/02/2026 OR 13/02/2026 

Spring term 2: 16/02/2026 OR 23/02/2026 - 01/04/2026 

Summer term 1: 20/04/2026 - 04/05/2026 

Summer term 2: 06/05/2026 - 29/06/2026 

Autumn term 1: 19/08/2026 - 09/10/2026 

Autumn term 2: 19/10/2026 - 18/12/2026

School term dates in Wales 

Spring term 1: 05/01/2026 - 13/02/2026 

Spring term 2: 23/02/2026 - 27/03/2026 

Summer term 1: 13/04/2026 - 22/05/2026 

Summer term 2: 01/06/2026 - 22/07/2026 

Autumn term 1: 01/09/2026 - 23/10/2026 

Autumn term 2: 02/11/2026 - 18/12/2026

Bank holidays in England and Wales in 2026 

January 

01/01/2026 

H4: April 

03/04/2026 

06/04/2026 

May 

04/05/2026 

25/05/2026 

August

31/08/2026 

December 

25/12/2026 

26/12/2026

Bank holidays in Scotland in 2026 

January

01/01/2026 

02/01/2026 

April 

03/04/2026 

May 

04/05/2026 

25/05/2026 

August

03/08/2026 

November

30/11/2026 

December 

25/12/2025 

26/12/2026 
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School term and holiday dates for your school

Of course, each local council can set their own dates throughout the academic year. To see the most relevant dates for your area, check your local council's website in England and Wales or check Scottish school term and holiday dates. 

Spend the school holidays at Hungry Horse 

With our Wacky Warehouse play areas, our family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of food and drink deals (including deals for the little ones!), Hungry Horse is the place to be for every school holiday, half term and inset day. Join us for big portions, big fun and big value, every day. 

Just use our handy pub finder to find your nearest pub, book your table and make the most of those school holidays!