School Term Dates in Cardiff

We are all guilty of forgetting when the kids are in and out of school and when's best to book holidays, so we have put together the school term time dates to make it easier!

These term dates are only a generic recommendation, so you may need to check with individual schools and colleges if you wish to know the dates they will specifically be using.

Looking for fun activities this half term? Explore our comprehensive guide filled with ideas for things to do with kids, including indoor activities for rainy days, family-friendly restaurants, and local Cardiff events happening this half term.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2025

01 January 2025 – New Year’s Holiday
18 April 2025 – Good Friday
21 April 2025 – Easter Monday
05 May 2025 – May Day Bank Holiday
26 May 2025 – Spring Bank Holiday
25 August 2025 - Summer Bank Holiday

2025/2026 Term Dates:

Term 1:

Start: Monday 1st September 2025

Finish: Friday 24th October 2025

Term 2:

Start: Monday 3rd November 2025

Finish: Friday 19th December 2025   

Term 3:

Start: Monday 5th January 2026 

Finish: Friday 13th February 2026   

Term 4:

Start: Monday 23rd February 2026 

Finish: Friday 27th March 2026

Term 5:

Start: Monday 13th April 2026

Finish: Friday 22nd May 2026   

Term 6:

Start: Monday 1st June 2026

Finish: Monday 20th July 2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2026
01 January - New Year’s Day
03 April - Good Friday
06 April - Easter Monday
04 May - Early May bank holiday
25 May - Spring bank holiday
31 August - Summer bank holiday
25 December - Christmas Day
26 December - Boxing Day

Looking for fun ways to spend half term? Click here to see our Total Guide to Half Term in Cardiff.