There are 6 main Somerset School Holidays during the 195 school days academic year, including the Christmas break, Easter break, and Summer break. This page to Somerset School Holidays explains the latest Somerset school calendar and Local authority school dates, helping families understand the 190 pupil days + 5 INSET days that make up the annual timetable.
You’ll also find a practical school holiday planner, the official academic calendar, school holiday patterns, and helpful parent school information for year-round planning.
Somerset School Holidays 2026/2027
The Somerset School Holidays 2026/27 academic year follows a well-structured pattern of six teaching terms and seven holiday periods.
Term 1:
3 September – 23 October 2026 (37 days)
The Autumn term kicks off on the first Thursday of September. This is the longest teaching block of the year, giving students a solid start to their learning.
- Holiday 1: 23 October – 1 November – The autumn half-term break offers a chance for families to enjoy the changing seasons.
Term 2:
2 November – 18 December 2026 (35 days)
After the half-term break, students return for the Winter term, leading up to the Christmas holidays.
- Holiday 2: 21 December – 3 January – The Christmas break provides two full weeks of winter holiday, allowing families to celebrate the festive season together.
Term 3:
4 January – 12 February 2027 (30 days)
The new year begins with the first Spring term. Students return in early January for this shorter term.
- Holiday 3: 13 February – 21 February – The spring half-term break offers a mid-winter respite.
Term 4:
22 February – 25 March 2027 (24 days)
This is the shortest teaching term of the year, focused on learning leading up to Easter.
- Holiday 4: 26 March – 11 April – The Easter break provides a longer spring holiday spanning two weeks.
Term 5:
12 April – 28 May 2027 (34 days)
Students return after Easter for the second part of the summer term, leading up to the late May bank holiday.
- Holiday 5: 29 May – 6 June – The May half-term break coincides with the Spring Bank Holiday.
Term 6:
7 June – 23 July 2027 (35 days)
The final term of the academic year runs through June and most of July.
- Holiday 6: 24 July – 31 August – The summer holidays give students an extended break before the new academic year begins.
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Somerset School Holidays 2027/2028
Looking further ahead, the Somerset School Holidays 2027/28 academic year follows a very similar pattern.
Term 1:
1 September – 22 October 2027 (38 days)
The academic year starts on the first Wednesday of September, with an extra day of teaching compared to the previous year.
- Holiday 1: 23 October – 31 October – Autumn half-term break provides a week of rest.
Term 2:
1 November – 17 December 2027 (35 days)
The Winter term runs through November and most of December.
- Holiday 2: 18 December – 3 January – The Christmas break begins on 18 December and extends through to the new year.
Term 3:
4 January – 11 February 2028 (29 days)
The new year term is slightly shorter than the previous year.
- Holiday 3: 12 February – 20 February – The spring half-term break falls in mid-February.
Term 4:
21 February – 31 March 2028 (30 days)
The second spring term includes a slightly longer teaching block.
- Holiday 4: 1 April – 17 April – The Easter break spans two weeks, with Good Friday falling on 26 March.
Term 5:
18 April – 26 May 2028 (28 days)
This term leads up to the late May bank holiday.
- Holiday 5: 27 May – 4 June – The May half-term break includes the Spring Bank Holiday.
Term 6:
5 June – 21 July 2028 (35 days)
The final term of the academic year wraps up in July.
- Holiday 6: 24 July – 31 August – The long summer holidays begin on 24 July.
INSET Days
INSET days are staff training days when schools are closed to pupils. Each academic year includes 5 INSET days, and schools choose these dates to suit their needs.
INSET days are not set by the local authority. Each school decides when to schedule them. Parents and carers should check with their child’s school for specific INSET day dates, as they can vary between schools.
Download Term Dates – PDF & Word Versions
You can download the official term dates in both PDF and Word formats for easy printing and planning.
- 2026/27 Academic Year: Download PDF Version
- 2027/28 Academic Year: Download PDF Version
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FAQs
Does Somerset Council set the same term dates for all schools?
No. Community and Voluntary Controlled schools follow these dates, but academies and other school types can set their own.
How many INSET days are there in a school year?
There are 5 INSET days in each academic year, with schools choosing their own dates.
Can I download the term dates as a PDF?
Yes, PDF versions are available on the Somerset Council website.
What are INSET days?
INSET days are staff training days when schools are closed for pupils to allow teacher development.
Do Somerset schools have a May half-term?
Yes, the May half-term falls from 29 May to 6 June in 2027 and from 27 May to 4 June in 2028.
Useful Resources
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Official council.