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Plymouth term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
School breaks in Plymouth
- October half term 2026: Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
- Christmas holidays 2026: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Tuesday 5 January 2027
- February half term 2027: Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 February 2027
- Easter holidays 2027: last day of term Thursday 25 March 2027, next term starts Monday 12 April 2027
- May half term 2027: Saturday 29 May to Sunday 6 June 2027
- Summer holidays 2027: last day of term Monday 26 July 2027, next term starts Wednesday 1 September 2027
- Christmas holidays 2027: last day of term Friday 17 December 2027, next term starts Tuesday 4 January 2028
- February half term 2028: Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 February 2028
- Easter holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 31 March 2028, next term starts Tuesday 18 April 2028
- May half term 2028: Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June 2028
- Summer holidays 2028: last day of term Monday 24 July 2028; 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 Plymouth City Council publishes.
Plymouth term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Not given consistently by the council | October half term to 5 weekdays | not available | |
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | 53 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | 70 |
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 | 17 | ||
| Easter holidays | 17 | ||
| Summer holidays | 36 |
Another council on this site has the same October half term (Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov): Lincolnshire.
Plymouth term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half termNot given consistently by the council | not available | ||
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | 59 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | 64 |
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 | 17 | ||
| Easter holidays | 17 | ||
| Summer holidays | Next school year not on this site yet | not available |
“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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth
These details compare the term dates for Plymouth with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2027/28
- Plymouth starts the school year 2027 to 2028 on Wednesday 1 September 2027, as do 46 other councils on this site.
Academies and other schools
Plymouth City Council says:
Schools can set their own term dates, you will need to check the schools website for their term dates.
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
Plymouth City Council says:
Term 1 starts on 2 September but children may return to school later because of 'occasional days'.
Plymouth term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Plymouth?
October half term 2026 in Plymouth: Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
When is February half term 2027 in Plymouth?
February half term 2027 in Plymouth: Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 February 2027.
When is May half term 2027 in Plymouth?
May half term 2027 in Plymouth: Saturday 29 May to Sunday 6 June 2027.
When do schools in Plymouth break up for Christmas 2026?
Christmas holidays 2026 in Plymouth: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Tuesday 5 January 2027.
When do schools in Plymouth break up for summer 2027?
Summer holidays 2027 in Plymouth: last day of term Monday 26 July 2027, next term starts Wednesday 1 September 2027.
About these dates
The term dates for the school years on this page come from Plymouth City Council. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.