Looking for Staffordshire School Holidays? You’ll find exact dates for Spring Term, Summer Term, and Autumn Term across three academic years. Know school term dates, term dates Staffordshire, inset days, May Day, Easter Sunday, and exam dates for community schools, voluntary controlled schools, foundation schools, voluntary-aided schools, academies, and more.
Staffordshire schools have 195 school days per year plus 5 inset days (staff training days). Plan Christmas holidays, February break, Easter break, May bank holiday, summer break, October half term, and December holidays with confidence.
Staffordshire School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the official Staffordshire school holidays for the academic year 2025/2026.
Autumn Term 2025
- Term Starts: Wednesday 3 September 2025
- Holiday: Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025
- Term Ends: Friday 19 December 2025
- Holiday: Monday 22 December – Friday 2 January 2026
Spring Term 2026
- Term Starts: Monday 5 January 2026
- Holiday: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
- Term Ends: Friday 27 March 2026
- Holiday: Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April 2026
- Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April 2026
Summer Term 2026
- Term Starts: Monday 13 April 2026
- May Day: Monday 4 May 2026
- Holiday: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
- Term Ends: Monday 20 July 2026
- Holiday: Tuesday 21 July – Monday 31 August 2026
Staffordshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official Staffordshire school holidays for the academic year 2026/2027.
Autumn Term 2026
- Inset day: Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Term Starts: Wednesday 2 September 2026
- Holiday: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026
- Term Ends: Friday 18 December 2026
- Holiday: Monday 21 December – Friday 1 January 2027
Spring Term 2027
- Term Starts: Monday 4 January 2027
- Holiday: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027
- Term Ends: Thursday 25 March 2027
- Holiday: Monday 29 March – Friday 9 April 2027
- Easter Sunday: Sunday 28 March 2027
Summer Term 2027
- Term Starts: Monday 12 April 2027
- May Day: Monday 3 May 2027
- Holiday: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
- Term Ends: Wednesday 21 July 2027
- Holiday: Thursday 22 July – Wednesday 1 September 2027
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Staffordshire School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official Staffordshire school holidays and term dates for the academic year 2027/2028.
Autumn Term 2027
- Inset day: Thursday 2 September 2027
- Term Starts: Friday 3 September 2027
- Holiday: Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027
- Term Ends: Friday 17 December 2027
- Holiday: Monday 20 December – Friday 31 December 2027
Spring Term 2028
- Term Starts: Tuesday 4 January 2028
- Holiday: Monday 14 February – Friday 18 February 2028
- Term Ends: Friday 7 April 2028
- Holiday: Monday 10 April – Friday 21 April 2028
- Easter Sunday: Sunday 16 April 2028
Summer Term 2028
- Term Starts: Monday 24 April 2028
- May Day: Monday 1 May 2028
- Holiday: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June 2028
- Term Ends: Friday 21 July 2028
- Holiday: Monday 24 July – Thursday 31 August 2028
Key Dates for Staffordshire Schools (At a Glance)
| Event | 2025/2026 | 2026/2027 | 2027/2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn half term | 27–31 Oct 2025 | 26–30 Oct 2026 | 25–29 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas holidays | 22 Dec–2 Jan | 21 Dec–1 Jan | 20 Dec–31 Dec |
| Spring half term | 16–20 Feb 2026 | 15–19 Feb 2027 | 14–18 Feb 2028 |
| Easter break | 30 Mar–10 Apr 2026 | 29 Mar–9 Apr 2027 | 10–21 Apr 2028 |
| May Day closure | 4 May 2026 | 3 May 2027 | 1 May 2028 |
| Summer half term | 25–29 May 2026 | 31 May–4 June 2027 | 29 May–2 June 2028 |
| Summer break | 21 Jul–1 Sep 2026 | 22 Jul–1 Sep 2027 | 24 Jul–31 Aug 2028 |
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View UK Public HolidaysInset Days & Staff Training in Staffordshire
All community schools, voluntary controlled schools, community special schools, and maintained nursery schools in Staffordshire have 5 inset days (staff training days) per academic year.
- 2026/2027: Tuesday 1 September 2026 is a fixed inset day. Schools choose the other 4.
- 2027/2028: Thursday 2 September 2027 is a fixed inset day. Schools may also set Friday 3 September as an inset day. Remaining days chosen by schools.
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FAQs
Are Staffordshire school holidays the same for academies?
No. Academies, free schools, foundation, and voluntary-aided schools set their own term dates. Always check directly with your child’s school.
How many school days are there in a Staffordshire academic year?
195 school days. Plus 5 additional inset days for staff training.
Do Staffordshire schools close for Easter Sunday?
No. Easter Sunday itself is a Sunday. But schools close for the Easter break (usually 2 weeks around Easter).
What types of schools must follow these Staffordshire dates?
Community schools, voluntary controlled schools, community special schools, and maintained nursery schools. Others (academies, free schools) may differ.
Where can I find official Staffordshire exam dates?
Check the Department for Education and Skills website or your child’s school. The DfE publishes national exam timetables and awarding body links.
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