There are 6 main Kirklees School Holidays during the academic year, including breaks in the autumn term, spring term, and summer term. Official school term dates include half-term dates, bank holidays, may day, and occasional election day closures, helping families plan around key dates and school closure dates.
This guide to Kirklees School Holidays covers schedules for community schools, voluntary controlled schools, and foundation schools term dates. It also includes information on school training days and advises parents to check school website, contact school directly, or search for a school for the latest updates.
Kirklees School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the official Kirklees school holidays for the academic year 2025/2026.
Autumn Term 2025
- Schools open: Monday 1 September 2025
- Schools close for half-term: Friday 24 October 2025
- Half-term holiday: Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025
- Schools reopen: Monday 3 November 2025
- Schools close for Christmas: Friday 19 December 2025
Spring Term 2026
- Schools open: Monday 5 January 2026
- Schools close for half-term: Friday 13 February 2026
- Half-term holiday: Monday 16 February – Friday 21 February 2026
- Schools reopen: Monday 23 February 2026
- Schools close for Easter: Friday 27 March 2026
Summer Term 2026
- Schools open: Monday 13 April 2026
- Schools close for half-term: Friday 22 May 2026
- Half-term holiday: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
- Schools reopen: Monday 1 June 2026
- Schools close for summer: Monday 20 July 2026
- Summer holiday: Tuesday 21 July – Monday 31 August 2026
Kirklees School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official Kirklees school holidays and term dates for the academic year 2026/2027.
Autumn Term 2026
- Schools open: Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Schools close for half-term: Friday 23 October 2026
- Half-term holiday: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026
- Schools reopen: Monday 2 November 2026
- Schools close for Christmas: Friday 18 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
- Schools open: Monday 4 January 2027
- Schools close for half-term: Friday 12 February 2027
- Half-term holiday: Monday 15 February – Friday 20 February 2027
- Schools reopen: Monday 22 February 2027
- Schools close for Easter: Thursday 25 March 2027
Summer Term 2027
- Schools open: Monday 12 April 2027
- Schools close for half-term: Friday 28 May 2027
- Half-term holiday: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
- Schools reopen: Monday 7 June 2027
- Schools close for summer: Wednesday 22 July 2027
- Summer holiday: Thursday 23 July – Tuesday 31 August 2027
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Kirklees School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official Kirklees school holidays for the academic year 2027/2028.
Autumn Term 2027
- Schools open: Monday 6 September 2027
- Schools close for half-term: Friday 22 October 2027
- Half-term holiday: Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027
- Schools reopen: Monday 1 November 2027
- Schools close for Christmas: Friday 17 December 2027
Spring Term 2028
- Schools open: Tuesday 4 January 2028
- Schools close for half-term: Friday 18 February 2028
- Half-term holiday: Monday 21 February – Friday 25 February 2028
- Schools reopen: Monday 28 February 2028
- Schools close for Easter: Friday 7 April 2028
Summer Term 2028
- Schools open: Monday 24 April 2028
- Schools close for half-term: Friday 26 May 2028
- Half-term holiday: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June 2028
- Schools reopen: Monday 5 June 2028
- Schools close for summer: Tuesday 25 July 2028
- Summer holiday: Wednesday 26 July 2028 (end date TBC by Kirklees Council)
Bank Holiday & Election Day Closures
| Date | Day | Reason for Closure |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 7 May 2026 | Election Day | Polling station school closure – schools may use a training day |
| Monday 4 May 2027 | May Day | Bank holiday – all schools closed |
| Thursday 6 May 2027 | Election Day | Polling station school closure – possible training day use |
| Thursday 4 May 2028 | Election Day | Some polling station schools may close using a training day |
School Training Days
Every community school, voluntary controlled school, and special school in Kirklees has 5 training days per academic year. These are school closure dates for pupils but staff still work.
Key facts:
- Training days vary by school – no universal Kirklees-wide dates
- Schools often use training days for polling station school closure on election days
- Academies, free schools term dates, and foundation schools term dates may have different training day schedules
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FAQs
Do all Kirklees schools follow the same term dates?
No. Only community, voluntary controlled, and special schools follow these dates. Academies, free schools, foundation, and voluntary aided schools set their own.
How many training days do Kirklees schools have per year?
Five. Every school must close for five teacher training days annually, but dates vary by school.
Are schools closed on May Day in Kirklees?
Yes. May Day (first Monday in May) is a bank holiday, so all Kirklees schools are closed.
Do schools close on election day?
Only if the school is used as a polling station. They can use one training day to close.
What’s the best way to confirm a school closure date?
Search for the school on Kirklees Council’s website or contact the school directly.
Useful Resources
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Official council.