Flintshire School Holidays and Term Dates

Planning your family’s year around the Flintshire school holidays just got easier. This guide provides the official Flintshire school term dates, as approved by the Flintshire County Council. We break down every autumn term, spring term, and summer term, including all half-term breaks.

You’ll also find important information on INSET days (school training days) and the important rules regarding holidays during term time.

Flintshire School Term Dates

Here are the official approved school term dates for Flintshire, giving you a clear view of the academic calendar for the coming years.

Flintshire School Holidays 2025/2026

Flintshire School Holidays 2026/2027

Flintshire School Holidays 2027/2028

Detailed Flintshire School Term Dates

Understanding the structure of the school year dates helps with long-term planning. Each year is split into three main terms.

• Autumn Term: Typically begins in early September and finishes before Christmas, with a half-term break in late October.

• Spring Term: Starts in early January and runs until late March or early April, featuring a February half-term break.

• Summer Term: Begins in April and ends in late July, with a half-term break usually around late May or early June.

Flintshire School Training Days (INSET Days)

These are pupil-free days where staff undertake training. The Flintshire County Council no longer sets uniform dates; each school schedules its own INSET days.  You must check your child’s school website directly for their specific calendar of school training days in Flintshire.

Term Time Holidays in Flintshire: Official Policy

Taking a term-time holiday is strongly discouraged, as it disrupts education.  Can I take my child on holiday in term time?  Only the headteacher can grant an authorized absence.

To apply for a term-time holiday, you must:

1. Submit a formal term-time holiday request to the school in advance.

2. Explain the exceptional circumstances.

Schools will consider factors like your child’s attendance and exam dates but cannot authorise leave for reasons like cheap holidays. Familiarise yourself with the full Flintshire attendance policy before applying.

Key Dates & Summary Calendar

For a quick overview, the main school closures and school breaks to mark in your Flintshire school calendar are the six holiday periods each year: three half-terms (Oct, Feb, May/June) and the three main holidays at the end of each term (Christmas, Easter, and Summer).

Also Read: Moray School Holidays

FAQs

Q1. When does the autumn term start in 2026?

The Autumn Term starts on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

Q2. What is the Flintshire term-time holiday policy?

No, holidays during term time are not normally permitted. They can only be authorised in exceptional circumstances by the headteacher, with a maximum of 10 days per year.

Q3. Where can I find my school’s training day calendar?

Check your child’s school website directly. Each school in Flintshire sets its own teacher training days.

Q4. How does Flintshire decide school holiday dates?

Dates are set by the Flintshire County Council, following regional guidelines to create the approved school term dates for the local academic calendar.

We hope this complete guide to Flintshire school holidays helps you plan a fantastic year. Always double-check the latest information with your child’s school and the official Flintshire County Council website.

Official Sources:

• Flintshire County Council

• UK Government

Ready to get organised? Download our free, printable school year planner to keep all these Flintshire school holiday dates in one handy place!