Lancaster High School term dates 2026/27
Term dates and school holidays for Lancaster High School, a secondary school in Lancaster.
Next holidayOctober half term: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term (first half) | Thu 3 September 2026 | Fri 23 October 2026 |
| Autumn term (second half) | Wed 4 November 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Spring term (first half) | Tue 5 January 2027 | Fri 12 February 2027 |
| Spring term (second half) | Mon 22 February 2027 | Thu 25 March 2027 |
| Summer term (first half) | Mon 12 April 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer term (second half) | Mon 7 June 2027 | Wed 21 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Inset dayINSET | Tue 1 September 2026 |
| Staff training dayINSET | Wed 2 September 2026 |
| Staff training dayINSET | Fri 2 October 2026 |
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026 |
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct – Tue 3 November 2026 |
| Inset dayINSET | Mon 2 November 2026 |
| Inset dayINSET | Tue 3 November 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027 |
| Inset dayINSET | Mon 4 January 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027 |
| Bank Holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| Summer holiday | From Thu 22 July 2027 |
Before you book
These dates are taken from Lancaster High School’s website. INSET days are listed where the school publishes them. Schools do occasionally change a date during the year, so check with the school before booking anything you can’t move.
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Quick answers
When does Lancaster High School go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Thu 3 September 2026.
When is October half term at Lancaster High School?
Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026.
When does Lancaster High School break up for Christmas?
The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027.
When is the Easter holiday?
Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Wed 21 July 2027.
How many INSET days does Lancaster High School have?
6 published so far: Tue 1 September 2026; Wed 2 September 2026; Fri 2 October 2026; Mon 2 November 2026; Tue 3 November 2026; Mon 4 January 2027.
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