The term dates Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council sets for its community and voluntary controlled schools, and the dates of 22 Knowsley schools we have read individually.
Council term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|
| Autumn term | Tue 1 September 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Spring term | Mon 4 January 2027 | Thu 25 March 2027 |
| Summer term | Mon 12 April 2027 | Wed 21 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Thu 22 Jul – Tue 31 August 2027 |
Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own dates, and every school chooses its own INSET days. Check your child’s school below.
Council term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|
| Autumn term | Wed 1 September 2027 | Fri 17 December 2027 |
| Spring term | Tue 4 January 2028 | Fri 7 April 2028 |
| Summer term | Mon 24 April 2028 | Thu 20 July 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|
| October half term | Mon 25 Oct – Fri 29 October 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 20 December 2027 – Mon 3 January 2028 |
| February half term | Mon 21 Feb – Fri 25 February 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 10 Apr – Fri 21 April 2028 |
| May half term | Mon 29 May – Fri 2 June 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Fri 21 July 2028 |
Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own dates, and every school chooses its own INSET days. Check your child’s school below.