There are 6 main Barnsley School Holidays during the academic year, including breaks in the autumn term, spring term, and summer term. Official school term dates include every half term, Christmas holiday, Easter holiday, summer holiday, and bank holidays, helping families plan around the annual school calendar.
This page to Barnsley School Holidays explains school holidays for community schools and trust schools, including inset days, term start dates, term end dates, and school closure dates. It also supports school attendance planning with information from the local authority term dates, school year planner, and education calendar.
Barnsley School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official Barnsley school holidays for the academic year 2026/2027.
Autumn Term 2026
- Term starts: Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Half term holiday: Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026
- Term ends: Friday 18 December 2026
- Christmas holiday: Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027
Spring Term 2027
- Term starts: Monday 4 January 2027
- Half term holiday: Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027
- Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027
- Easter holiday: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027
Summer Term 2027
- Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027
- Half term holiday: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027
- Term ends: Wednesday 21 July 2027
- Summer holiday: Thursday 22 July to Tuesday 31 August 2027
Barnsley School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official Barnsley school holidays for the academic year 2027/2028.
Autumn Term 2027
- Term starts: Wednesday 1 September 2027
- Half term holiday: Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027
- Term ends: Friday 17 December 2027
- Christmas holiday: Monday 20 December 2027 to Monday 3 January 2028
Spring Term 2028
- Term starts: Tuesday 4 January 2028
- Half term holiday: Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028
- Term ends: Friday 31 March 2028
- Easter holiday: Monday 3 April to Monday 17 April 2028
Summer Term 2028
- Term starts: Tuesday 18 April 2028
- Half term holiday: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028
- Term ends: Friday 21 July 2028
- Summer holiday: Monday 24 July to Thursday 31 August 2028
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Inset Days & Teacher Training
In addition to the main school holidays and bank holidays, each Barnsley school has five inset days (teacher training days) every year. These days are for staff development and mean schools are closed to pupils.
Who Sets Inset Days?
Inset days are agreed by each school’s governing body inset days committee. This means dates vary from school to school. Your child’s school will notify you directly. For planning, always check with your school before booking non-uniform day planning or childcare arrangements.
Term Dates for Voluntary Aided & Academy Schools
Voluntary aided schools, voluntary controlled schools, trust schools, and academies Barnsley can set their own term dates. They do not have to follow the local authority term dates shown above. Always check the relevant school’s website or contact them directly for their specific school closure dates and school reopening dates.
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FAQs
Are Barnsley school holidays the same for all schools?
No. Community and voluntary controlled schools follow council dates, but voluntary aided, trust, and academies set their own.
How many weeks of school holiday are there in Barnsley per year?
3 weeks (plus 5 inset days when schools are closed to pupils).
Do Barnsley schools close for bank holidays?
Yes. All schools close on national bank holidays in addition to term holidays.
Who decides inset days in Barnsley schools?
Each school’s governing body sets the 5 inset days per year.
When is the best time to book holiday for Barnsley schools?
During the summer holiday, Christmas holiday, Easter holiday, and half term breaks to avoid unauthorised absences.
Useful Resources
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Official council.