Wixams Academy term dates 2026/27

Term dates and school holidays for Wixams Academy, a secondary school in Bedford.

From the school’s own website · last checked 29 September 2026

Next holidayOctober half term: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026

2026/27

Term	First day	Last day
Autumn term	Fri 4 September 2026	Fri 18 December 2026
Spring term	Tue 5 January 2027	Thu 25 March 2027
Summer term	Tue 13 April 2027	Tue 13 July 2027

Holidays and closures

What	When
INSETINSET	Tue 1 September 2026
INSETINSET	Wed 2 September 2026
October half term	Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026
INSETINSET	Tue 24 November 2026
Christmas holiday	Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027
INSETINSET	Mon 4 January 2027
February half term	Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027
Easter holiday	Fri 26 Mar – Mon 12 April 2027
INSETINSET	Mon 12 April 2027
Bank Holiday	Mon 3 May 2027
May half term	Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027
Summer holiday	From Wed 14 July 2027

Before you book

These dates are taken from Wixams Academy’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 Wixams Academy go back in September 2026?

The autumn term starts on Fri 4 September 2026.

When is October half term at Wixams Academy?

Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026.

When does Wixams Academy break up for Christmas?

The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027.

When is the Easter holiday?

Fri 26 Mar – Mon 12 April 2027.

When is the last day of the school year?

Tue 13 July 2027.

How many INSET days does Wixams Academy have?

5 published so far: Tue 1 September 2026; Wed 2 September 2026; Tue 24 November 2026; Mon 4 January 2027; Mon 12 April 2027.