Looking for Bridgend School Holidays? You get three academic years of dates below. From autumn term start to summer term end, plus half-term dates, inset days, bank holidays, and public holidays Wales families need.
This page provides the full list of term dates, explains how half-term breaks are structured, and highlights how school holidays align with public holidays in Wales.
Whether you are planning family travel, arranging childcare, this overview of Bridgend School Holidays offers clear and practical information to help you manage the school year efficiently. Let’s simplify your school calendar.
Bridgend School Holidays 2025/2026
The following are the Bridgend school holidays and term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn term 2025
- Start: Monday 1 September 2025
- Half-term: Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025
- End: Friday 19 December 2025
Spring term 2026
- Start: Monday 5 January 2026
- Half-term: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
- End: Friday 27 March 2026
Summer term 2026
- Start: Monday 13 April 2026
- Half-term: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
- End: Monday 20 July 2026
Bridgend School Holidays 2026/2027
The following are the Bridgend school term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn term 2026
- Start: Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Half-term: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026
- End: Friday 18 December 2026
Spring term 2027
- Start: Monday 4 January 2027
- Half-term: Monday 8 February – Friday 12 February 2027
- End: Friday 19 March 2027
Summer term 2027
- Start: Monday 5 April 2027
- Half-term: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
- End: Tuesday 20 July 2027
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Bridgend School Holidays 2027/2028
Based on typical Bridgend pattern – always double-check with your school.
Autumn term 2027
- Start: Wednesday 1 September 2027
- Half-term: Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027
- End: Friday 17 December 2027
Spring term 2028
- Start: Tuesday 4 January 2028
- Half-term: Monday 14 February – Friday 18 February 2028
- End: Friday 24 March 2028
Summer term 2028
- Start: Wednesday 5 April 2028
- Half-term: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June 2028
- End: Thursday 20 July 2028
Bridgend Inset Days
Bridgend inset day information is not centrally published. Each school decides its own teacher training days.
What to do:
Contact your child’s school directly for their inset days list.
Ask for “school closure dates for staff training” – many schools add 5 inset days per academic year.
School Half-Term Dates for Bridgend
| Holiday Period | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | 2027/28 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October half-term | 27–31 Oct 2025 | 26–30 Oct 2026 | 25–29 Oct 2027 |
| February half-term | 16–20 Feb 2026 | 8–12 Feb 2027 | 14–18 Feb 2028 |
| May half-term | 25–29 May 2026 | 31 May – 4 Jun 2027 | 29 May – 2 Jun 2028 |
All half-term dates are school return dates to plan family breaks.
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FAQs
Are Bridgend school term dates the same for all schools?
Yes, term dates Bridgend are set by the local authority, so all council-maintained schools follow the same pattern. Academies may vary slightly.
Do inset days count as school holidays?
No. Inset days are teacher training days – pupils stay home, but they are not pupil holidays.
Are bank holidays included in the school calendar?
Yes. Government bank holidays UK like Early May or Spring Bank Holiday automatically close schools as school closure dates.
May half-term 2027 – what are the exact dates?
May half-term 2027 runs Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 (inclusive). School returns Monday 7 June.
Can I add Bridgend term dates to my phone calendar?
Yes. Copy the term start dates and term end dates above into any digital calendar – most schools also offer .ics downloads.
Useful Resources
For the accurate dates, always visit the official source for school Term Dates.