There are 6 main Denbighshire School Holidays across the academic year, covering breaks in the autumn term, spring term, and summer term. This page provides the latest school term dates, half term dates, start dates, and end dates, helping parents quickly find key information about the Christmas holiday, Easter holiday, summer break, and other important periods in the school calendar.
Looking for accurate Denbighshire School Holidays information? Here you will find details on May bank holiday, bank holiday school closure dates, staff training days, inset days, and Year 11 leaving dates. The guide follows official Welsh school holidays schedules, making it a useful resource for planning family activities, childcare, and school commitments throughout the year.
Denbighshire School Holidays 2025/2026
The following are the Denbighshire school holidays for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn Term One
- Starts: Monday 1 September 2025
- Ends: Friday 24 October 2025
Autumn Term Two
- Starts: Monday 3 November 2025
- Ends: Friday 19 December 2025
Spring Term One
- Starts: Monday 5 January 2026
- Ends: Friday 13 February 2026
Spring Term Two
- Starts: Monday 23 February 2026
- Ends: Friday 27 March 2026
Summer Term One
- Starts: Monday 13 April 2026
- Ends: Friday 22 May 2026
Summer Term Two
- Starts: Monday 1 June 2026
- Ends: Monday 20 July 2026
Denbighshire School Holidays 2026/2027
The following are the Denbighshire school holidays for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn Term One
- Starts: Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Ends: Friday 23 October 2026
Autumn Term Two
- Starts: Monday 2 November 2026
- Ends: Friday 18 December 2026
Spring Term One
- Starts: Monday 4 January 2027
- Ends: Friday 5 February 2027
Spring Term Two
- Starts: Monday 15 February 2027
- Ends: Friday 19 March 2027
Summer Term One
- Starts: Monday 5 April 2027
- Ends: Friday 28 May 2027
Summer Term Two
- Starts: Monday 7 June 2027
- Ends: Tuesday 20 July 2027
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Denbighshire School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the Denbighshire school term dates for the 2027/2028 academic year.
Autumn Term One
- Starts: Wednesday 1 September 2027
- Ends: Friday 22 October 2027
Autumn Term Two
- Starts: Monday 1 November 2027
- Ends: Wednesday 22 December 2027
Spring Term One
- Starts: Thursday 6 January 2028
- Ends: Friday 18 February 2028
Spring Term Two
- Starts: Monday 28 February 2028
- Ends: Friday 7 April 2028
Summer Term One
- Starts: Monday 24 April 2028
- Ends: Friday 26 May 2028
Summer Term Two
- Starts: Monday 5 June 2028
- Ends: Wednesday 19 July 2028
Year 11 and Year 13 Leaving Dates
Yes, Year 11 and Year 13 students often finish school earlier than other year groups. In Denbighshire, these older students typically leave in late May or early June to prepare for exams. Contact your child’s school directly for their exact school finishing dates for older students, as they can vary by a week or more.
Staff Training Days (Inset Days)
Schools in Denbighshire set their own staff training days (also called inset days). There are usually 5 inset days per academic year. Because each school chooses different dates, you’ll need to check your school’s website or call the office for their specific closure calendar.
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FAQs
How many school holidays are there in Denbighshire per year?
There are six separate holiday breaks per academic year – autumn half term, Christmas, spring half term, Easter, summer half term, and the main summer break.
Are Denbighshire schools closed on the May bank holiday?
Yes, all Denbighshire schools are closed on the Early May bank holiday each year.
Do Year 11 students finish before the official summer term ends?
Yes, most Year 11 students finish in late May or early June to study for GCSE exams.
What is an inset day in Denbighshire schools?
An inset day is a staff training day where pupils do not attend school. Schools set their own dates.
Are Welsh school holidays different from English school holidays?
Yes, each Welsh council (including Denbighshire) sets its own dates, so they often differ from England.
Useful Resources
For the accurate dates, always visit the official source for school Term Dates.
Check the official Denbighshire County Council website🡵
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