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Derbyshire term dates 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29
School breaks in Derbyshire
- 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, next term starts Monday 6 September 2027
- October half term 2027: Monday 25 to Friday 29 October 2027 (calculated from the council's dates)
- Christmas holidays 2027: last day of term Wednesday 22 December 2027, next term starts Thursday 6 January 2028
- February half term 2028: Monday 21 to Friday 25 February 2028 (calculated from the council's dates)
- Easter holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 7 April 2028, next term starts Monday 24 April 2028
- May half term 2028: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028 (calculated from the council's dates)
- Summer holidays 2028: last day of term Monday 24 July 2028, next term starts Tuesday 5 September 2028
- October half term 2028: Monday 23 to Friday 27 October 2028 (calculated from the council's dates)
- 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 (calculated from the council's dates)
- 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 (calculated from the council's dates)
- Summer holidays 2029: last day of term Wednesday 25 July 2029; 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 Derbyshire County Council publishes.
Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire 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 | 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
Derbyshire term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 73 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 62 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 60 |
The term dates for Derbyshire 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.
For an explanation of calculated and missing date labels, see: How we check the dates
School holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 14 | ||
| Easter holidays | 16 | ||
| Summer holidays | 42 |
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
Derbyshire term dates 2028/29
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 74 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | not available | ||
| Summer term | May half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | not available |
For an explanation of calculated and missing date labels, see: How we check the dates
School holidays 2028/29
| 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 |
14 other councils on this site have the same October half term (Mon 23 Oct to Fri 27 Oct). October half term 2028 by council
“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 Derbyshire
These details compare the term dates for Derbyshire with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2026/27
- Derbyshire starts the school year 2026 to 2027 on Friday 4 September 2026, as does another council on this site.
- Derby has exactly the same term dates for 2026 to 2027.
2027/28
- Derbyshire starts the school year 2027 to 2028 on Monday 6 September 2027, as do 11 other councils on this site.
2028/29
- Derbyshire starts the school year 2028 to 2029 on Tuesday 5 September 2028, as does another council on this site.
Academies and other schools
Derbyshire County Council says:
Schools are able to consider variations to term dates provided they meet the statutory requirements.
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
Derbyshire County Council says:
Please check with your school for information about inset days.
Derbyshire term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Derbyshire?
October half term 2026 in Derbyshire: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is February half term 2027 in Derbyshire?
February half term 2027 in Derbyshire: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is May half term 2027 in Derbyshire?
May half term 2027 in Derbyshire: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When do schools in Derbyshire break up for Christmas 2026?
Christmas holidays 2026 in Derbyshire: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Monday 4 January 2027.
When do schools in Derbyshire break up for summer 2027?
Summer holidays 2027 in Derbyshire: last day of term Monday 26 July 2027, next term starts Monday 6 September 2027.
About these dates
The term dates for the school years on this page come from Derbyshire County Council. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.