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- 2026/27
Derby term dates 2026/27
School breaks in Derby
- 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, next term starts Monday 4 January 2027
- 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, next term starts Monday 12 April 2027
- 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 Monday 26 July 2027; 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 Derby City Council publishes.
Derby 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 | 71 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 54 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 70 |
The term dates for Derby 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 | 16 | ||
| Easter holidays | 17 | ||
| Summer holidays | 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 Derby City 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 Derby City 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 Derby
These details compare the term dates for Derby with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2026/27
- Derby starts the school year 2026 to 2027 on Friday 4 September 2026, as does another council on this site.
- Derbyshire has exactly the same term dates for 2026 to 2027.
Academies and other schools
Derby City Council says:
We set the school term and holiday dates for all Derby community schools. Academies, foundation and voluntary-aided schools can have different dates.
INSET days
Derby City Council says:
Schools decide when to take their five in service training days (inset days). Schools will inform parents about inset dates for their school.
Derby term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Derby?
October half term 2026 in Derby: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is February half term 2027 in Derby?
February half term 2027 in Derby: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is May half term 2027 in Derby?
May half term 2027 in Derby: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When do schools in Derby break up for Christmas 2026?
Christmas holidays 2026 in Derby: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Monday 4 January 2027.
When do schools in Derby break up for summer 2027?
Summer holidays 2027 in Derby: last day of term Monday 26 July 2027; 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 Derby City Council. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.