2026-2027 Term Dates
| Term / Holiday | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2 September 2026 | 18 December 2026 | 15 weeks |
| Autumn Half Term | 23 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 | 1 week |
| Spring Term | 4 January 2027 | 25 March 2027 | 11 weeks |
| Spring Half Term | 15 February 2027 | 19 February 2027 | 1 week |
| Summer Term | 12 April 2027 | 23 July 2027 | 15 weeks |
| Summer Half Term | 31 May 2027 | 4 June 2027 | 1 week |
Term by Term
🍂 Autumn Term
Term Starts
2 Sep 2026
Half Term Holiday
23 Oct – 30 Oct 2026
Term Ends
18 Dec 2026
🌱 Spring Term
Term Starts
4 Jan 2027
Half Term Holiday
15 Feb – 19 Feb 2027
Term Ends
25 Mar 2027
☀️ Summer Term
Term Starts
12 Apr 2027
Half Term Holiday
31 May – 4 Jun 2027
Term Ends
23 Jul 2027
Note: 2026/27 source describes 2 Sep as fixed INSET and autumn half term from Fri 23 Oct to Fri 30 Oct. Source: https://www.westberks.gov.uk/article/40477/Find-School-Term-Dates ; https://www.westberks.gov.uk/media/61063/School-Term-and-Holiday-dates-2026-27-calendar-view/pdf/academic-calendar-2026-2027-draft.pdf
About these dates: Term dates for West Berkshire apply to maintained schools. Academies and free schools may set their own dates. Always confirm with your school directly before making plans.
West Berkshire is a unitary authority covering the western part of historic Berkshire, including the market town of Newbury and the surrounding rural area. The authority was created in 1998 when Berkshire County Council was abolished. Term dates for maintained schools are published by West Berkshire Council.