Term dates 2022 to 2023
School terms and holiday dates are shown here for the school year beginning in September 2022. These dates apply to all community nursery, primary, secondary and special schools.
In 2022/23 pupils should attend for 190 days (or 380 half sessions).
Schools which close for local elections are required to extend the summer term or coincide it with an 'inset' day.
Academies, free and voluntary aided schools have similar dates, but it is recommended that you check with individual schools.
Term one
Term time: Thursday 1 September to Friday 21 October 2022.
Half-term holiday: Monday 24 October to Friday 28 October 2022.
Term two
Term time: Monday 31 October to Friday 16 December 2022.
Christmas and New Year holiday: Monday 19 December 2022 to Monday 2 January 2023.
Term three
Term time: Tuesday 3 January to Friday 10 February 2023.
Half-term holiday: Monday 13 February to Friday 17 February 2023.
Term four
Term time: Monday 20 February to Friday 31 March 2023.
Easter holiday: Monday 3 April to Friday 14 April 2023.
Term five
Term time: Monday 17 April to Friday 26 May 2023 (except May Day bank holiday on 1 May).
Half-term holiday: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2023 (spring bank holiday on 29 May).
Term six
Term time: Monday 5 June to Friday 21 July 2023.