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- 2026/27
Wiltshire term dates 2026/27
School breaks in Wiltshire
- October half term 2026: Thursday 22 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 Friday 23 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 Wiltshire Council publishes.
Wiltshire term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to calculated from the council's dates7 weekdays | 72 | ||
| 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 | 69 |
The term dates for Wiltshire 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 |
“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 Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire
These details compare the term dates for Wiltshire with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2026/27
- Wiltshire starts the school year 2026 to 2027 on Tuesday 1 September 2026, as do 43 other councils on this site.
- Wiltshire is the only council among the 81 on this site whose October half term in 2026 to 2027 lasts 7 weekdays.
Academies and other schools
Wiltshire Council says:
Academy, Free Schools, Foundation & Voluntary Aided schools can set their own term dates and may differ from ours. Please check with the individual schools for their term dates.
INSET days
Wiltshire Council says:
5 days are also available for professional training day closures during term time, set by the Headteacher and Governors of each school.
Wiltshire term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Wiltshire?
October half term 2026 in Wiltshire: Thursday 22 to Friday 30 October 2026 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is February half term 2027 in Wiltshire?
February half term 2027 in Wiltshire: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is May half term 2027 in Wiltshire?
May half term 2027 in Wiltshire: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When do schools in Wiltshire break up for Christmas 2026?
Christmas holidays 2026 in Wiltshire: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Monday 4 January 2027.
When do schools in Wiltshire break up for summer 2027?
Summer holidays 2027 in Wiltshire: last day of term Friday 23 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 Wiltshire Council. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.