When is half term in October 2016? School holiday dates in England, Scotland and Wales
It was only a few weeks ago that you sent them off for a new school year wearing a slightly too big school jumper and with a shiny new packed-lunch box in hand.
But now it is time to get planning for the half term break and that starts by getting those all important dates in your diary.
It is important to note that the below dates are just a guide and may change from establishment to establishment, check with the school to confirm your child’s terms.
School term dates
England and Wales
Half term: Monday October 24 – Friday October 28 2016
Scotland
Half term: Monday October 17 – Monday October 24 2016
To double check in your area, residents in England and Wales , while Scottish school goers have their own .
School term dates 2016-17
August term 2016
When do they go back?: Monday, September 5
Half term: Monday October 24 – Friday October 28 2016
Christmas break: Friday December 16 – January 5
Spring term 2017
School starts: Thursday, January 5 2017
Half term break: Monday, February 13 – Friday, February 17 2017
Easter Holidays: Friday, March 31 – Monday, April 17 2017
Summer term 2017
Easter Monday bank holiday: Monday, April 17 2017
School starts: Tuesday, April 18 2017
Early May bank holiday: Monday, May 1 2017
Half term break: Monday, May 29 2017 to Friday, June 2 2017
Summer holidays: (last term of term) Friday, July 21
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