Are the school term dates the same in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?

KIDS are now in the thick of the school year as October half term is nearly over for many.

But it might be useful to know exactly how term start dates vary across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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How can I check term dates for my child's school?

Most schools publish their term dates on their websites.

Councils will usually also provide details online.

You can check on the by entering the post code for your area.

This  also lists all bank holidays and the school holidays in every local authority area for the academic year 2018/2019 and the following year.

What are the term dates and are they the same across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?

Schools in Scotland go back earlier in August than those in the rest of the UK.

It is best to check your Scotland term dates .

Pupils returned after the summer break around August 15 and will have their autumn half term from Monday, October 14, to Friday, October 18.

You can check term dates in Northern Ireland .

They have shorter half terms and break up for summer at the beginning of July.

England and Wales have similar term times, but they do vary from council to council.

The dates below are just a rough guide, but  for the exact term times.

• Autumn term: Monday, September 2 - Friday, October 18, 2019
• Autumn half term: Monday, October 21 - Friday, October 25, 2019
• Autumn term: Monday, October 28 - Friday, December 20, 2019
• Christmas Holidays 2019: Monday, December 23, 2019 - Thursday, January 2, 2020
• Spring term: Monday, January 6 - Friday, February 14, 2020
• Spring half term: Monday, February 17 - Friday, February 21, 2020
• Spring term: Monday, February 24 - Friday, April 3, 2020
• Easter holidays: Monday, April 6, 2020 - Friday, April 17, 2020
• Summer term: Monday, April 20 - Friday, May 22, 2020
• May half term: Monday, May 25 - Friday, May 29, 2020
• Summer term: Monday, June 1 - Friday, July 17, 2020

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When do kids break up for Christmas?

Kids in most schools in England will break up for Christmas on December 20.

Schools in Wales and Northern Ireland will also head home around the same time.

Despite going back to school as early as mid August, Scottish pupils will also break up around the same date.

But all these dates do vary depending on schools and areas, so make sure to check your school's website for exact dates.