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Cheshire West and Chester term dates 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29
School breaks in Cheshire West and Chester
- October half term 2026: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
- Christmas holidays 2026: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Monday 4 January 2027
- February half term 2027: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027
- Easter holidays 2027: last day of term Thursday 25 March 2027, next term starts Monday 12 April 2027
- May half term 2027: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027
- Summer holidays 2027: last day of term Wednesday 21 July 2027, next term starts Wednesday 1 September 2027
- October half term 2027: Monday 25 to Friday 29 October 2027
- Christmas holidays 2027: last day of term Friday 17 December 2027, next term starts Tuesday 4 January 2028
- February half term 2028: Monday 14 to Friday 18 February 2028
- Easter holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 31 March 2028, next term starts Tuesday 18 April 2028
- May half term 2028: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028
- Summer holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 21 July 2028, next term starts Monday 4 September 2028
- October half term 2028: Monday 30 October to Friday 3 November 2028
- Christmas holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 22 December 2028, next term starts Monday 8 January 2029
- February half term 2029: Monday 19 to Friday 23 February 2029
- Easter holidays 2029: last day of term Thursday 29 March 2029, next term starts Monday 16 April 2029
- May half term 2029: Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June 2029
- Summer holidays 2029: last day of term Tuesday 24 July 2029 (recommended by the council as an INSET day); 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 Cheshire West and Chester Council publishes.
Cheshire West and Chester term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to 5 weekdays | 74 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | 54 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | 67 |
The term dates for Cheshire West and Chester 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.
School holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 16 | ||
| Easter holidays | 17 | ||
| Summer holidays | 41 |
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
Cheshire West and Chester term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to 5 weekdays | 73 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | 59 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | 63 |
The term dates for Cheshire West and Chester include 195 weekdays in 2027/28, excluding half terms and bank holidays. Whether staff training (INSET) days fall within these dates depends on the council and the school.
School holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 17 | ||
| Easter holidays | 17 | ||
| Summer holidays | 44 |
67 other councils on this site have the same October half term (Mon 25 Oct to Fri 29 Oct). October half term 2027 by council
Cheshire West and Chester term dates 2028/29
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to 5 weekdays | 75 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | not available | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | The council recommends this as a staff training (INSET) day. At schools following this recommendation, pupils are not in school that day. | not available |
School holidays 2028/29
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 16 | ||
| Easter holidays | 17 | ||
| Summer holidays | The council recommends this as a staff training (INSET) day. At schools following this recommendation, pupils are not in school that day. | Next school year not on this site yet | not available |
| Date | As listed by the council |
|---|---|
| Recommended staff training day | |
| Recommended staff training day |
3 other councils on this site have the same October half term (Mon 30 Oct to Fri 3 Nov): Cheshire East, Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness.
“Days off” counts every day between the last day of term and the first day of the next term, including weekends.
What is different about Cheshire West and Chester
These details compare the term dates for Cheshire West and Chester with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2026/27
- Cheshire West and Chester 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.
2027/28
- Cheshire West and Chester starts the school year 2027 to 2028 on Wednesday 1 September 2027, as do 46 other councils on this site.
- 24 other councils on this site have exactly the same term dates for 2027 to 2028.
2028/29
- Cheshire West and Chester starts the school year 2028 to 2029 on Monday 4 September 2028, as do 8 other councils on this site.
Academies and other schools
Cheshire West and Chester Council says:
We are responsible for setting dates for community and voluntary controlled schools. In the interests of consistency for families across the borough, we would recommend the adoption of these dates by voluntary aided, foundation, academy and free schools.
INSET days
Cheshire West and Chester Council says:
The governing body of a school is responsible for setting five INSET days out of the school calendar.
Cheshire West and Chester term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Cheshire West and Chester?
October half term 2026 in Cheshire West and Chester: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026.
When is February half term 2027 in Cheshire West and Chester?
February half term 2027 in Cheshire West and Chester: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027.
When is May half term 2027 in Cheshire West and Chester?
May half term 2027 in Cheshire West and Chester: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027.
When do schools in Cheshire West and Chester break up for Christmas 2026?
Christmas holidays 2026 in Cheshire West and Chester: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Monday 4 January 2027.
When do schools in Cheshire West and Chester break up for summer 2027?
Summer holidays 2027 in Cheshire West and Chester: last day of term Wednesday 21 July 2027, next term starts Wednesday 1 September 2027.
About these dates
The term dates for the school years on this page come from Cheshire West and Chester Council. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.