School term dates
The dates on this page may not apply to academies, foundation, free or voluntary aided schools. These schools are encouraged to accept the dates set by Birmingham City Council but they are not required to. You should contact these schools directly to confirm their term dates.
The school year starts in September. There are 195 school days in each year (39 weeks). Pupils spend 190 days (38 weeks) in school each year; 5 of the 195 days are reserved for training teachers and support staff.
School Year 2025 to 2026
Autumn Term 2025
Term starts: Monday 1 September 2025
Half-term: Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025
Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025
Spring Term 2026
Term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
Half-term: Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026
Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026
Summer Term 2026
Term starts: Monday 13 April 2026
Half-term: Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
Term ends: Monday 20 July 2026
School Year 2026 to 2027
Autumn Term 2026
Term starts: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Half-term: Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026
Term ends: Friday 18 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
Term starts: Monday 4 January 2027
Half-term: Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027
Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027
Summer Term 2027
Term starts: Monday 12 April 2027
Half-term: Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027
Term ends: Wednesday 21 July 2027
School Year 2027 to 2028
Autumn Term 2027
Term starts: Thursday 2 September 2027
Half-term: Monday 25 October 2027 to Friday 29 October 2027
Term ends: Friday 17 December 2027
Spring Term 2028
Term starts: Tuesday 4 January 2028
Half-term: Monday 14 February 2028 to Friday 18 February 2028
Term ends: Friday 7 April 2028
Summer Term 2028
Term starts: Monday 24 April 2028
Half-term: Monday 29 May 2028 to Friday 2 June 2028
Term ends: Friday 21 July 2028
Page last updated: 30 July 2025