Norfolk School Holidays 2025/26 – School Term Dates

We know the importance of having accurate school term dates and holiday dates. This guide provides the official Norfolk School Holidays for the 2025/26 academic year. We’ll walk you through the Autumn term 2025, Spring term 2026, and Summer term 2026, including the Easter break 2026 and key staff training days (also known as INSET days).

If you’re scheduling a holiday or just organising your daily planner, we’ve got you covered.

Norfolk School Holidays and Term Dates

Below is the complete calendar for the academic year. Many families find it helpful to pair these dates with a weekly planner printable from our site to keep everything organised.

Norfolk School Term Dates 2025/2026

Autumn Term 2025

• First Half: Wednesday 3 September – Friday 24 October 2025

• Half-term holiday: Monday 27 – Friday 31 October 2025

• Second Half: Monday 3 November – Friday 19 December 2025

• Christmas holiday: Monday 22 December 2025 – Monday 5 January 2026

Spring Term 2026

• First Half: Tuesday 6 January – Friday 13 February 2026

• Half-term holiday: Monday 16 – Friday 20 February 2026

• Second Half: Monday 23 February – Friday 27 March 2026

• Easter holiday: Monday 30 March – Monday, 13 April 2026

Summer Term 2026

• First Half: Tuesday 14 April – Friday 22 May 2026 (Please note, Monday 4 May is a bank holiday.)

• Half-term holiday: Monday 25 – Friday 29 May 2026

• Second Half: Monday 1 June – Friday 17 July 2026

Norfolk School Term Dates 2026/2027

Autumn Term 2026

• Term time: Thursday 3 September – Thursday 22 October 2026
• Half-term holiday: Friday 23 – Friday 30 October 2026
• Term time: Monday 2 November – Friday 18 December 2026
• Christmas holiday: Monday 21 December – Monday 4 January 2027

Spring Term 2027

• Term time: Tuesday 5 January – Friday 12 February 2027
• Half-term holiday: Monday 15 – Friday 19 February 2027
• Term time: Monday 22 February – Thursday 25 March 2027
• Easter holiday: Friday 26 March – Monday, 12 April 2027

Summer Term 2027 

• Term time: Tuesday 13 April – Friday 28 May 2027 (Monday 3 May 2027 is a bank holiday).
• Half-term holiday: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
• Term time: Monday 7 June – Wednesday 21 July 2027

Check out the Norfolk County Council website for accurate term dates.

Check More: South Ayrshire School Holidays

Norfolk School Staff Training Days (INSET Days) 2025/26

Schools use certain days for staff training, meaning pupils do not attend. The Norfolk County Council suggests schools hold these on:

• 1 and 2 September 2025

• 5 January 2026

• 13 April 2026

• 20 July 2026

It’s important to know that some schools may use twilight training hours instead of full days, so always confirm with your specific school.

How to Confirm Your School’s Exact Dates

While this guide provides the standard framework, dates can vary between schools. The most reliable way to get the exact Norfolk term dates for your child’s school is to:

1. Use the official Norfolk School Finder tool on the council’s website.

2. Contact the school directly for their confirmed calendar, including any unique INSET days.

Also Read: Falkirk Council School Holidays

FAQs

Q1. When are the Norfolk school holidays for 2025?

The main Norfolk school holidays for 2025 are the October half-term (27-31 Oct) and the Christmas holidays, which begin on 22 December 2025.

Q2. What are the term dates for Norfolk schools in 2026?

The term dates for Norfolk schools in 2026 include the spring term starting 6 January, the summer term starting 14 April, and the school year ending on 17 July 2026.

Q3. When is the May half-term in 2026?

The May half-term in 2026 is from Monday, 25 May, to Friday, 29 May. It falls after the Late May Bank Holiday.

Q4. What are INSET days?

INSET days are staff training days when teachers undergo professional development and pupils do not need to attend school. They are also called teacher training days.

We hope this complete guide to the Norfolk school holidays helps you plan a fantastic year. For more resources, like a printable calendar for the UK, or to check dates for other regions like Staffordshire School Holidays and Highland Council School Holidays, explore the rest of Calendar Times UK.

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