The term dates Swindon Borough Council sets for its community and voluntary controlled schools, and the dates of 26 Swindon schools we have read individually.
Council term dates 2026/27
Term
First day
Last day
Term 1
Tue 1 September 2026
Wed 21 October 2026
Term 2
Mon 2 November 2026
Fri 18 December 2026
Term 3
Mon 4 January 2027
Fri 12 February 2027
Term 4
Mon 22 February 2027
Thu 25 March 2027
Term 5
Mon 12 April 2027
Fri 28 May 2027
Term 6
Mon 7 June 2027
Fri 23 July 2027
Holidays and closures
What
When
October half term
Thu 22 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
Bank holidays
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 March 2027
Easter holiday
Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027
Bank holidays
Mon 3 May 2027
May half term
Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027
Summer holiday
Mon 26 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
Term 1
Wed 1 September 2027
Wed 20 October 2027
Term 2
Mon 1 November 2027
Fri 17 December 2027
Term 3
Tue 4 January 2028
Fri 11 February 2028
Term 4
Mon 21 February 2028
Fri 31 March 2028
Term 5
Tue 18 April 2028
Fri 26 May 2028
Term 6
Mon 5 June 2028
Tue 25 July 2028
Holidays and closures
What
When
October half term
Thu 21 Oct – Fri 29 October 2027
Christmas holiday
Mon 20 December 2027 – Mon 3 January 2028
February half term
Mon 14 Feb – Fri 18 February 2028
Easter holiday
Mon 3 Apr – Mon 17 April 2028
Bank holidays
Mon 1 May 2028
Bank holidays
Mon 29 May 2028
May half term
Mon 29 May – Fri 2 June 2028
Summer holiday
From Wed 26 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.