- Break
- May half term
- School year
- 2028/29
When is May half term 2029?
May half term 2029 runs from Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June 2029 in 19 of the 21 councils with dates available here.
The councils with different dates are Salford (Tuesday 29 May to Friday 1 June 2029) and Stoke-on-Trent (Tuesday 29 May to Friday 1 June 2029).
For the most common dates, including the weekends either side gives 9 days in a row without school, from Saturday 26 May 2029 to Sunday 3 June 2029.
May half term 2029 council by council
Week commencing 22 councils
| Council | Half term | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | to | 5 |
| Bolton | to | 5 |
| Cheshire East | From ; end not given consistently by the council | not available |
| Cheshire West and Chester | to | 5 |
| Croydon | to | 5 |
| Cumberland | to | 5 |
| Derbyshire | to calculated from the council's dates | 5 |
| Greenwich | to | 5 |
| Haringey | to | 5 |
| Harrow | to | 5 |
| Hillingdon | to | 5 |
| Hounslow | to | 5 |
| Islington | to | 5 |
| Leicester | to | 5 |
| Nottingham | to | 5 |
| Nottinghamshire | to | 5 |
| Salford | to | 4 |
| Staffordshire | to | 5 |
| Stoke-on-Trent | to | 4 |
| Sutton | to | 5 |
| Walsall | to | 5 |
| Westmorland and Furness | to | 5 |
For an explanation of calculated and missing date labels, see: How we check the dates
What differs between councils
- These 2 councils list fewer than the usual 5 weekdays as half term: Salford and Stoke-on-Trent. A bank holiday immediately before or after the break may extend the time away from school.
- For comparison, May half term 2028 runs from Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028 in 66 of the 74 councils with dates available here.
More half term dates
Questions and answers
When is May half term 2029?
May half term 2029 runs from Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June 2029 in 19 of the 21 councils with dates available here. 2 councils have different dates, which are listed on this page.
Is May half term 2029 the same everywhere in England?
Not necessarily: the exact dates can differ, although half term starts in the same week across the 21 councils with dates available here. Check the table and your school's calendar.
How long is May half term 2029?
For the most common dates, the break lasts 9 days in a row without school, including the weekends, from Saturday 26 May 2029 to Sunday 3 June 2029.