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Wakefield term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
School breaks in Wakefield
- October half term 2026: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026 (calculated from the council's dates)
- February half term 2027: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 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)
- October half term 2027: Monday 25 to Friday 29 October 2027 (calculated from the council's dates)
- February half term 2028: Monday 21 to Friday 25 February 2028 (calculated from the council's dates)
- May half term 2028: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028 (calculated from the council's dates)
- 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 Wakefield Council publishes.
Wakefield 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 | Not given as a term date by the council | not available | |
| Spring term | February half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | Not given as a term date by the council | not available | |
| Summer term | May half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | Not given as a term date by the council | not available |
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 | Not given as a term date by the council | not available | |
| Easter holidays | Not given as a term date by the council | not available | |
| Summer holidays | Not given as a term date by the council | 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
Wakefield 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 | Not given as a term date by the council | not available | |
| Spring term | February half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | Not given as a term date by the council | not available | |
| Summer term | May half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | Not given as a term date by the council | not available |
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 | Not given as a term date by the council | not available | |
| Easter holidays | Not given as a term date by the council | not available | |
| Summer holidays | Not given as a term date by the council | Next school year not on this site yet | not available |
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
“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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield
These details compare the term dates for Wakefield with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2026/27
- Wakefield starts the school year 2026 to 2027 on Tuesday 1 September 2026, as do 43 other councils on this site.
- Available term start and end dates for 2026 to 2027 from Wakefield Council: 3 of 6.
2027/28
- Wakefield starts the school year 2027 to 2028 on Monday 6 September 2027, as do 11 other councils on this site.
- Available term start and end dates for 2027 to 2028 from Wakefield Council: 3 of 6.
Academies and other schools
Wakefield Council says:
Voluntary-aided schools and academies can set their own term and holiday dates. If your child attends one of these types of school, you should contact the school directly to check their dates.
INSET days
Wakefield Council says:
Each school is allowed to set five INSET days each year.
Wakefield term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Wakefield?
October half term 2026 in Wakefield: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is February half term 2027 in Wakefield?
February half term 2027 in Wakefield: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is May half term 2027 in Wakefield?
May half term 2027 in Wakefield: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
About these dates
The term dates for the school years on this page come from Wakefield Council. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.