Regional countdowns
England
Check public holidays and school term dates in England, United Kingdom. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in England is Saturday, 21 March 2026.
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Public holidays in England 2026
Public holidays in England include dates such as New Year's Day and Good Friday.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday 1 January
Good FridayFriday 3 April
Easter MondayMonday 6 April
Early May bank holidayMonday 4 May
Spring bank holidayMonday 25 May
Summer bank holidayMonday 31 August
Christmas DayFriday 25 December
Boxing Day (substitute day)Monday 28 December
School term dates in England 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for England in 2026.
PeriodStartEndNotes
February half term holidaysMonday 16 FebruaryFriday 20 FebruaryApproximate dates. Check GOV.UK school term and holiday dates
Easter school holidaysMonday 30 MarchFriday 10 AprilApproximate dates. Check GOV.UK school term and holiday dates
May half term holidaysMonday 25 MayFriday 29 MayApproximate dates. Check GOV.UK school term and holiday dates
Summer school holidaysMonday 20 JulyFriday 28 AugustApproximate dates. Check GOV.UK school term and holiday dates
October half term holidaysMonday 26 OctoberFriday 30 OctoberApproximate dates. Check GOV.UK school term and holiday dates
Christmas holidays 2026Monday 21 DecemberMonday 4 JanuaryApproximate dates. Check GOV.UK school term and holiday dates