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.

2026/2027 Term Dates:

Term 1:

Start: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Finish: Friday 18th December 2026

Term 2:

Start: Monday 4th January 2027

Finish: Friday 19th March 2027

Term 3:

Start: Monday 5th April 2027

Finish: Tuesday 20th July 2027

HALF TERM DATES 2026/2027

Autumn Half Term:

Monday 26th October 2026 – Friday 30th October 2026

Spring Half Term:

Monday 8th February 2027 – Friday 12th February 2027

Summer Half Term:

Monday 31st May 2027 – Friday 4th June 2027

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2027

01 January – New Year's Day
26 March – Good Friday
29 March – Easter Monday
03 May – May Day Bank Holiday
31 May – Spring Bank Holiday
30 August – Summer Bank Holiday
27 December – Christmas Day substitute day
28 December – Boxing Day substitute day

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