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- 2026/27
Bradford term dates 2026/27
School breaks in Bradford
- October half term 2026: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026 (calculated from the council's dates)
- Christmas holidays 2026: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026 (calculated from the council's dates), next term starts Monday 4 January 2027 (calculated from the council's dates)
- February half term 2027: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027 (calculated from the council's dates)
- Easter holidays 2027: last day of term Thursday 25 March 2027 (calculated from the council's dates), next term starts Monday 12 April 2027 (calculated from the council's dates)
- May half term 2027: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 (calculated from the council's dates)
- Summer holidays 2027: last day of term Wednesday 21 July 2027 (calculated from the council's dates); the next term's start date is not available here
- No later school break dates are available here yet. Check your school's calendar for later term dates and holidays.
Dates for community and voluntary controlled schools, based on what Bradford Metropolitan District Council publishes.
Bradford term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | calculated from the council's dates | 74 | |
| Spring term | calculated from the council's dates | February half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | calculated from the council's dates | 54 |
| Summer term | calculated from the council's dates | May half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | calculated from the council's dates | 67 |
The term dates for Bradford include 195 weekdays in 2026/27, excluding half terms and bank holidays. Whether staff training (INSET) days fall within these dates depends on the council and the school.
For an explanation of calculated and missing date labels, see: How we check the dates
School holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | calculated from the council's dates | calculated from the council's dates | 16 |
| Easter holidays | calculated from the council's dates | calculated from the council's dates | 17 |
| Summer holidays | calculated from the council's dates | Next school year not on this site yet | not available |
71 other councils on this site have the same October half term (Mon 26 Oct to Fri 30 Oct). October half term 2026 by council
“Days off” counts every day between the last day of term and the first day of the next term, including weekends.
Term dates not available here. Term dates for Bradford Metropolitan District Council for 2027 to 2028 are not available on this site. Check the council's website or your school's own information for the dates you need.
Term dates not available here. Term dates for Bradford Metropolitan District Council for 2028 to 2029 are not available on this site. Check the council's website or your school's own information for the dates you need.
What is different about Bradford
These details compare the term dates for Bradford with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2026/27
- Bradford starts the school year 2026 to 2027 on Tuesday 1 September 2026, as do 43 other councils on this site.
- 27 other councils on this site have exactly the same term dates for 2026 to 2027.
Academies and other schools
Bradford Metropolitan District Council says:
Voluntary Aided and Foundation schools may also change the agreed main school holidays to meet local needs.
Academies, free schools, foundation schools and voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates. If you are a parent or carer, check with your child's school to confirm which dates apply.
INSET days
Bradford Metropolitan District Council says:
In addition to these all schools can add closures due to in-service training (up to 5 days or equivalent).
Bradford term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Bradford?
October half term 2026 in Bradford: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is February half term 2027 in Bradford?
February half term 2027 in Bradford: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is May half term 2027 in Bradford?
May half term 2027 in Bradford: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When do schools in Bradford break up for Christmas 2026?
Christmas holidays 2026 in Bradford: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026 (calculated from the council's dates), next term starts Monday 4 January 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When do schools in Bradford break up for summer 2027?
Summer holidays 2027 in Bradford: last day of term Wednesday 21 July 2027 (calculated from the council's dates); the next term's start date is not available here.
About these dates
The term dates for the school years on this page come from Bradford Metropolitan District Council. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.