Planning your family’s school calendar for the academic year 2025/26? You’ve come to the right place. At Calendar Times UK, we provide clear, accurate term dates and school holidays to help you organise childcare arrangements and plan holiday dates. This guide covers all Staffordshire school holidays for 2025 and 2026, including the Autumn term Staffordshire 2025, Spring term Staffordshire 2026, and Summer term Staffordshire 2026.
Please note that these are the dates set by Staffordshire County Council for maintained schools. Always contact your school for final confirmation of term dates.
Staffordshire School Holidays and Term Dates
Below is the complete schedule for community and voluntary-controlled schools in Staffordshire. We’ve broken it down term by term for easy reading.
Summer Term 2025
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Term Starts:Â Monday 28 April 2025
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May Day Bank Holiday:Â Monday 5 May 2025
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Half Term Holiday: Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May 2025
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Term Ends:Â Monday 21 July 2025
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Summer Holiday: Tuesday 22 July – Friday 29 August 2025
Autumn Term 2025
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Inset Day:Â Monday 1 September 2025
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Term Starts:Â Tuesday 2 September 2025
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October Half Term Holiday: Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025
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Term Ends:Â Friday 19 December 2025
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Christmas Holiday: Monday 22 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026
Spring Term 2026
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Term Starts:Â Monday 5 January 2026
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February Half Term Holiday: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
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Term Ends:Â Friday 27 March 2026
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Easter Holiday: Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April 2026
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Easter Sunday 2026:Â Sunday 5 April 2026
Summer Term 2026
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Term Starts:Â Monday 13 April 2026
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May Day Bank Holiday:Â Monday 4 May 2026
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Half Term Holiday: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
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Term Ends:Â Monday 20 July 2026
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Summer Holiday: Tuesday 21 July – Monday 31 August 2026
Autumn Term 2026
- Inset day:Â Tuesday 1 September
- Term Starts:Â Wednesday 2 September
- Holiday: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October                  Â
- Term Ends:Â Friday 18 December
- Holiday: Monday 21 December – Friday 1 January
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Spring Term 2027
- Term Starts:Â Monday 4 January
- Holiday: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February
- Term Ends:Â Thursday 25 March
- Holiday: Monday 29 March – Friday 9 April
- Easter Sunday:Â Sunday 28 March
Summer Term 2027
- Term Starts:Â Monday 12 April
- May Day:Â Monday 3 May
- Holiday: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June
- Term Ends:Â Wednesday 21 July
- Holiday: Thursday 22 July – Wednesday 1 September
Autumn Term 2027
- Inset day: Thursday 2 September
- Term Starts: Friday 3 September
- Holiday: Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October
- Term Ends: Friday 17 December
- Holiday: Monday 20 December – Friday 31 December
Spring Term 2028
- Term Starts: Tuesday, 4 January
- Holiday: Monday 14 February – Friday 18 February
- Term Ends: Friday 7 April
- Holiday: Monday 10 April – Friday 21 April
- Easter Sunday: Sunday 16 April
Summer Term 2028
- Term Starts: Monday 24 April
- May Day: Monday 1 May
- Holiday: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June
- Term Ends: Friday 21 July
- Holiday: Monday 24 July – Thursday 31 August
Detailed Staffordshire School Holidays
For a quick overview, here are the key holiday periods for Staffordshire school holidays 2025 and 2026 in a simple table.
| Holiday Period | 2025-2026 Dates |
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| October Half Term | Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 |
| Christmas Holidays | Mon 22 Dec 2025 – Fri 2 Jan 2026 |
| February Half Term | Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026 |
| Easter Holidays | Mon 30 Mar – Fri 10 Apr 2026 |
| May Day Holiday | Monday 4 May 2026 |
| Summer Holidays | Tue 21 Jul – Mon 31 Aug 2026 |
Key Dates and Bank Holidays
May Day Bank Holiday 2026
The May Day bank holiday is a fixed date each year. For the summer term 2026, it falls on Monday, 4 May 2026. Schools will be closed on this day.
Easter Sunday 2026
The date of Easter changes each year. In 2026, Easter Sunday will be observed on April 5. This helps determine the dates for the Staffordshire Easter holiday 2026.
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Inset Days and School Closures in Staffordshire
What are inset days?
Inset days (also known as teacher training days) are days when the school is closed to pupils for staff training and development.
Fixed Inset Days for 2025/2026
The Staffordshire County Council sets one fixed inset day for all maintained schools:
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Monday 1 September 2025
Individual schools then set their remaining four inset days. They are encouraged to set Monday, 20 July 2026 as one of them.
How to Check Your School’s Specific Closures
To get the exact dates for your school’s inset days in Staffordshire, you must contact your school directly or check their website for their school closures list. Never assume all Staffordshire schools have the same inset days.
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Important Note: Do These Dates Apply to Your School?
Which Schools Follow These Dates? (Community, Voluntary Controlled)
These term dates and holiday dates are mandatory for:
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Community schools
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Voluntarily controlled schools
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Community special schools
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Maintained nursery schools
Academies, Free Schools, and Foundation Schools
Academies, free schools, foundation schools, and voluntary aided schools have the freedom to set their own term dates. They often follow the local authority dates, but they are not required to. This is why you must check for Staffordshire term dates directly with the school.
How to Confirm Your School’s Term Dates
Always contact your school for the final confirmation of term dates. This is the only way to be 100% sure of their schedule, especially for inset days and school closures.
Looking for term dates for other regions? Explore our guides to UK School Holidays, Durham School Holidays, and South Ayrshire School Holidays.
FAQs
Q1. When are the Staffordshire May half-term holidays?
For the 2025/2026 academic year, the May half-term holiday is from Monday, 25 May, to Friday, 29 May 2026.
Q2. How do I find out about my school’s inset days?
You must contact your school directly or check their website. They set four of their five inset days independently.
Q3. Do academy schools in Staffordshire have the same holidays?
Not necessarily. Academies and free schools can set their own term dates. While many align with the county dates, you should always confirm with the school itself.
We hope this guide from Calendar Times UK has helped you plan for the Staffordshire school holidays. Remember, this information is a guide for maintained schools. For absolute certainty, especially regarding inset days in Staffordshire, always get final confirmation of term dates from your child’s school.
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