Liverpool School Holidays include 13 separate breaks across the academic year, from October half-terms to Easter and Christmas closures. Need specific term dates? Below are all proposed start dates, end dates, and bank holiday closures as published by Liverpool City Council.
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Liverpool School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the official Liverpool School holidays and term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Half Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2025 | Monday 1 September 2025 | Friday 19 December 2025 | Monday 27 to Friday 31 October |
| Spring 2026 | Monday 5 January 2026 | Friday 27 March 2026 | Monday 16 to Friday 20 February |
| Summer 2026 | Monday 13 April 2026 | Monday 20 July 2026 | Monday 25 to Friday 29 May |
Easter break 2026:Â Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April
May Day bank holiday school closure:Â Monday 4 May 2026
Liverpool School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the official Liverpool School holidays and term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Half Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2026 | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 | Monday 26 to Friday 30 October |
| Spring 2027 | Monday 4 January 2027 | Friday 26 March 2027 | Monday 15 to Friday 19 February |
| Summer 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Wednesday 21 July 2027 | Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June |
Easter break 2027:Â Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April
May Day bank holiday school closure:Â Monday 3 May 2027
Liverpool School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the official Liverpool School holidays and term dates for 2027/2028.
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Half Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2027 | Wednesday 1 September 2027 | Friday 17 December 2027 | Monday 25 to Friday 29 October |
| Spring 2028 | Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Friday 7 April 2028 | Monday 21 to Friday 25 February |
| Summer 2028 | Monday 24 April 2028 | Thursday 20 July 2028 | Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June |
Easter break 2028:Â Monday 10 to Friday 21 April
May Day bank holiday school closure:Â Monday 1 May 2028
Liverpool School Holidays 2028/2029
Below are the official Liverpool School term dates for 2028/2029.
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Half Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2028 | Friday 1 September 2028 | Wednesday 20 December 2028 | Monday 23 to Friday 27 October |
| Spring 2029 | Wednesday 3 January 2029 | Thursday 29 March 2029 | Monday 12 to Friday 16 February |
| Summer 2029 | Monday 16 April 2029 | Friday 20 July 2029 | Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June |
Easter break 2029:Â Friday 30 March to Friday 13 April
May Day bank holiday school closure:Â Monday 7 May 2029
Read more: PKC School Holidays
School Training Days (Inset Days)
Liverpool City Council proposes 195 school days per academic year, including five training days (inset days) that schools allocate individually. These are not fixed council-wide dates.
| Academic Year | Number of Training Days | Who Sets the Dates? |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | 5 | Each school individually |
| 2026/2027 | 5 | Each school individually |
| 2027/2028 | 5 | Each school individually |
| 2028/2029 | 5 | Each school individually |
Half-Term Dates in Liverpool
October half-term
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2026: Monday 26th to Friday 30th October
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2027: Monday 25th to Friday 29th October
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2028: Monday 23rd to Friday 27th October
February half-term
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2026: Monday 16th to Friday 20th February
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2027: Monday 15th to Friday 19th February
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2028: Monday 21st to Friday 25th February
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2029: Monday 12th to Friday 16th February
May half-term
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2026: Monday 25th to Friday 29th May
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2027: Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June
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2028: Monday 29th May to Friday 2nd June
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2029: Monday 28th May to Friday 1st June
Easter & Christmas Break Dates
Christmas Break
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2026/2027: Monday 21st December to Friday 1st January 2027
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2027/2028: Monday 20th December to Monday 3rd January 2028
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2028/2029: Thursday 21st December to Tuesday 2nd January 2029
Easter Break
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2026: Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April
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2027: Friday 26th March to Friday 9th April
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2028: Monday 10th to Friday 21st April
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2029: Friday 30th March to Friday 13th April
Easter Holidays
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2026: Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April
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2027: Friday 26th March and Monday 29th March
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2028: Friday 14th April and Monday 17th April
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2029: Friday 30th March and Monday 2nd April
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Also read: England School Holidays
FAQs
Q1. Do Catholic schools in Liverpool have different term dates?
Yes. Catholic, Church of England, and Hebrew school holidays may differ. Always check your child’s individual school.
Q2. Are these Liverpool school holidays confirmed?
These are proposed school term dates from Liverpool City Council. Schools may adjust training days.
Q3. How many school days are in a Liverpool academic year?
195 proposed school days, including five training days for staff.
Q4. Do Liverpool schools close for Easter bank holidays?
Yes. Schools are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday as part of the Easter break.
Q5. Where can I find individual school term dates in Liverpool?
Visit your school’s website or contact the office directly. Liverpool City Council provides the framework.
Q6. When do Liverpool schools go back after Christmas 2026?
Monday, 4th January 2027.
Knowing your Liverpool school holidays and term dates across the academic year makes family life smoother. From the February half-term to the Christmas break, you now have every date at your fingertips. Remember: Catholic school term dates, Church of England school holidays, and Hebrew school holidays can vary.
Always double-check with your child’s school for their exact school training days and inset dates.
Official Link
Liverpool City Council – Term Dates
