Planning family time around the school calendar? Flintshire School Holidays include three terms per year. Knowing autumn term, spring term, and summer term dates helps you book childcare during training days.
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. Below are all Flintshire term dates for maintained schools.
Flintshire School Holidays 2025/2026
The following are the Flintshire school holidays and term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn Term 2025
- Start: 1 September 2025
- Flintshire autumn half term: 27–31 October 2025
- Finish: 19 December 2025
Spring Term 2026
- Start: 5 January 2026
- Flintshire spring half term: 16–20 February 2026
- Finish: 27 March 2026
Summer Term 2026
- Start: 13 April 2026
- Flintshire summer half term: 25–29 May 2026
- Flintshire school finish dates July: 20 July 2026
Flintshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Autumn Term 2026
- Flintshire school start dates September: 1 September 2026
- Flintshire autumn half term: 26–30 October 2026
- Finish: 18 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
- Start: 4 January 2027
- Flintshire spring half term: 8–12 February 2027
- Finish: 19 March 2027
Summer Term 2027
- Start: 5 April 2027
- Flintshire May half term: 31 May – 4 June 2027
- Finish: 20 July 2027
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Flintshire School Holidays 2027/2028
| Term | Start Date | Half Term | Finish Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1 September 2027 | 25–29 October 2027 | 17 December 2027 |
| Spring Term | 4 January 2028 | 14–18 February 2028 | 24 March 2028 |
| Summer Term | 3 April 2028 | 29 May – 2 June 2028 | 21 July 2028 |
School Training Days in Flintshire (Inset Days)
Flintshire schools hold five training days annually for teaching staff training days. On these days, school premises open but pupils not admitted. The local authority training dates are no longer centrally set. Instead, each school’s governing bodies choose their own dates.
Key Dates for Flintshire School
| Event | 2025/2026 | 2026/2027 | 2027/2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term starts | 1 Sep 2025 | 1 Sep 2026 | 1 Sep 2027 |
| Autumn half term | 27–31 Oct 2025 | 26–30 Oct 2026 | 25–29 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas finish | 19 Dec 2025 | 18 Dec 2026 | 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring term starts | 5 Jan 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 | 4 Jan 2028 |
| Spring half term | 16–20 Feb 2026 | 8–12 Feb 2027 | 14–18 Feb 2028 |
| Easter finish | 27 Mar 2026 | 19 Mar 2027 | 24 Mar 2028 |
| Summer term starts | 13 Apr 2026 | 5 Apr 2027 | 3 Apr 2028 |
| May half term | 25–29 May 2026 | 31 May–4 Jun 2027 | 29 May–2 Jun 2028 |
| Summer finish | 20 Jul 2026 | 20 Jul 2027 | 21 Jul 2028 |
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View UK Public HolidaysWhy Training Days Differ by School in Flintshire
Thanks to legislative changes Wales introduced via the Education (Wales) Act 2014, Welsh Ministers pushed for harmonised school term dates Wales. However, voluntary aided schools and foundation schools still have some flexibility over training days. That’s why one school might close on a different Monday than another nearby.
Key reasons for variation:
- Different governing bodies set local priorities
- Staff CPD (Continuing Professional Development) schedules vary
- Some schools coordinate with neighbouring maintained schools
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FAQs
Are Flintshire school holidays the same for all schools?
Yes, term dates are now harmonised across all maintained schools in Flintshire, but training days may differ.
Do pupils attend school on training days?
No. On training days, pupils are not admitted even though school premises open for staff.
How many training days do Flintshire schools have?
Every school has five teaching staff training days per academic year.
Who sets the training dates in Flintshire?
Each school’s governing bodies set their own dates. The local authority no longer recommends set days.
Where can I find my child’s exact training day dates?
Check your school calendar on the school’s official website or contact the office directly.
Useful Resources
For the accurate dates, always visit the official source for school closure.