Planning your family’s academic year just got easier. This is your definitive guide to all Nottinghamshire school holidays, term time dates, and half-term breaks for 2025 and 2026. We’ve compiled the official Nottinghamshire County Council term dates into a simple, clear school holiday planner to help you with family holiday planning in Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire School Holidays 2025–2026
Staying ahead of the school calendar is key to organising everything from childcare to well-deserved family trips. Here’s the full breakdown of the Nottinghamshire school holidays for 2025–2026.
Autumn Term 2025
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Term Starts:Â Tuesday 2 September 2025 (Monday 1 September is an inset day)
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Half-Term Break:Â Monday 20 October to Friday 31 October 2025
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Term Ends:Â Friday 19 December 2025
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Christmas Holidays: 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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Half-Term Break:Â Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026
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Term Ends:Â Friday 27 March 2026
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Easter Holidays: Monday 30 March 2026 – Friday 10 April 2026
Summer Term 2026
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Term Starts:Â Monday 13 April 2026
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May Bank Holiday:Â Monday 4 May 2026 (School closed)
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Half-Term Break:Â Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026
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Term Ends:Â Monday 27 July 2026*
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Summer Holidays 2026: Tuesday 28 July 2026 – Early September 2026
Many schools may finish on Friday, 24 July, if they have alternative inset day arrangements.
Summary Table: Nottinghamshire School Calendar 2025–2026
| Term | Term Starts | Half-Term | Term Ends | Holiday Period |
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| Autumn 2025 | Tue 2nd Sep | 20th – 31st Oct | Fri 19th Dec | 22nd Dec – 2nd Jan |
| Spring 2026 | Mon 5th Jan | 16th – 20th Feb | Fri 27th Mar | 30th Mar – 10th Apr |
| Summer 2026 | Mon 13th Apr | 25th – 29th May | Mon 27th Jul | 28th Jul – Early Sep |
Read More: Fife School Holidays
Nottinghamshire School Holidays 2026–2027
Here’s a provisional look at the school year schedule to help you with long-term planning.
Autumn Term 2026
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Term Starts:Â Wednesday 2 September 2026 (Tuesday 1 September is an inset day)
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Half-Term Break:Â Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026
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Term Ends:Â Friday 18 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
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Term Starts:Â Monday 4 January 2027
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Half-Term Break:Â Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027
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Term Ends:Â Thursday 25 March 2027
Summer Term 2027
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Term Starts:Â Monday 12 April 2027
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May Bank Holiday:Â Monday 3 May 2027 (School closed)
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Half-Term Break:Â Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027
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Term Ends:Â Wednesday 28 July 2027
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Summary Table: Nottinghamshire School Calendar 2026–2027
| Term | Term Starts | Half-Term | Term Ends | Holiday Period |
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| Autumn 2026 | Wed 2nd Sep | 19th – 30th Oct | Fri 18th Dec | 21st Dec – 3rd Jan? |
| Spring 2027 | Mon 4th Jan | 15th – 19th Feb | Thu 25th Mar | 28th Mar – 11th Apr? |
| Summer 2027 | Mon 12th Apr | 31st May – 4th Jun | Wed 28th Jul | 29th Jul – Early Sep |
Half-Term Dates in Nottinghamshire
Half-term Nottinghamshire breaks are the perfect opportunity for a short recharge. These week-long pauses in October, February, and May/June are ideal for local holiday activities in Nottinghamshire, from exploring Sherwood Forest to enjoying family workshops at city museums.
Key Things for Nottinghamshire Parents to Remember
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Check Inset Days: Your school’s specific teacher training days are the most common reason for variation from the council school dates.
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Bank Holidays: Schools are always closed on national UK bank holidays.
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Bad Weather:Â In rare cases of extreme weather, schools may need to close for safety reasons.
Also Read: North Lanarkshire School Holidays
Planning Around the School Holidays in Nottinghamshire
Locking in your school holiday planner early is a game-changer. It allows you to book trips before prices peak and secure spots in popular local holiday clubs. For ideas, the Nottinghamshire County Council website often lists fantastic holiday activities in Nottinghamshire for children.
Nottinghamshire Council School Calendar
The official source for all these dates is the Nottinghamshire County Council website. We always recommend confirming the final school term timetable on the official Nottinghamshire.gov.uk page before making firm plans, as academies can sometimes set their own dates.
Last Note
We hope this guide to Nottinghamshire school holidays helps alleviate the stress of planning for the academic year.
Bookmark this page on Calendar Times UK for the easiest way to access your education calendar and make the most of your family time.
Ready to plan? Why not explore our helpful Daily Planner templates to organise your busy term-time schedule!
