Planning your family’s schedule around the Rotherham School Holidays? You’ve landed in the right place. This simple guide breaks down all the key Rotherham school term dates and autumn, spring, and summer terms. We’ve compiled the official Rotherham Council school dates so you can easily see when terms start and end and all the half-term breaks. Get ready to plan your year with confidence!
Rotherham School Term Dates
Here are the official school holiday schedules from the Rotherham education authority for the next two academic years. This is your at-a-glance guide to all the important school closures and breaks.
Rotherham School Holidays 2025-2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term Starts | Monday 1 September 2025 |
| Autumn Half Term | Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 |
| Autumn Term Ends | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| Spring Term Starts | Monday 5 January 2026 |
| Spring Half Term | Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026 |
| Spring Term Ends | Friday 27 March 2026 |
| Summer Term Starts | Monday 13 April 2026 |
| Summer Half Term | Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026 |
| Summer Term Ends | Monday 20 July 2026 |
Rotherham School Holidays 2026-2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term Starts | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
| Autumn Half Term | Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn Term Ends | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Spring Term Starts | Monday 4 January 2027 |
| Spring Half Term | Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Spring Term Ends | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Summer Term Starts | Monday 12 April 2027 |
| Summer Half Term | Tue 1 Jun – Fri 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer Term Ends | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
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Detailed Rotherham Term Dates Calendar
For those who like a little more detail, let’s walk through the academic year term by term. This section is perfect for confirming specific start and end dates for each Rotherham school term.
Autumn Term
The Rotherham autumn term typically begins in early September. It includes a one-week half-term break in late October and ends just before the Christmas holidays, marking a long and well-deserved winter break for students and families.
Spring Term
After the New Year, the Rotherham spring term kicks off. It features a February half-term, perfect for a mid-winter getaway, and concludes around the Easter period, aligning with the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays.
Summer Term
The Rotherham summer term is the final term of the school year. It starts after the Easter break and includes the famous May half-term, which often coincides with the Spring Bank Holiday. The term ends in late July, signalling the start of the long summer holidays.
Bank Holidays
It’s important to note that all Rotherham schools are closed on national bank holidays. These include Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day, and the Spring Bank Holiday. These dates are factored into the term schedules above, so you don’t have to worry about double-checking.
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Key Dates for Your Diary
Let’s highlight those all-important start and end of term dates. These are the key moments for Rotherham schools closing for the summer and Rotherham schools reopening.
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Summer 2026 Break: Schools break up on Monday, 20 July 2026.
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Back to School 2026: The 2026/27 academic year begins on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
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Summer 2027 Break: Schools break up on Wednesday, 21 July 2027.
Rotherham Bank Holidays & School Closures
As mentioned, school closures on bank holidays are a given. The term dates published by the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council already account for these days. This means you won’t find your child in school on Good Friday or May Day—it’s already built into the holiday schedule!
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We hope this guide to Rotherham school holidays and term dates helps you plan your family’s schedule with ease. Remember, for the most definitive source of information, always refer to the official Rotherham Council website.
FAQs
Q1. What are the Rotherham school holidays for 2026?
The main Rotherham school holidays for 2026 are Spring Half Term (16-20 Feb), Easter (27 Mar – 12 Apr), Summer Half Term (25-29 May), and Summer Holiday (starts 20 July).
Q2. When is the Rotherham May half-term?
The Rotherham May half-term for 2026 is from Monday, 25 May, to Friday, 29 May. In 2027, it will be from Tuesday, 1 June, to Friday, 4 June.
Q3. Where can I find the official Rotherham term dates?
The official Rotherham term dates are always published on the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council website. We always recommend double-checking there for any last-minute updates.
Q4. When do Rotherham schools break up for the summer?
For 2026, Rotherham schools break up on Monday, 20 July. For 2027, they break up on Wednesday, 21 July.
Q5. When do Rotherham schools go back?
After the summer of 2026, Rotherham schools will go back on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. After the summer of 2027, the 2027/28 year will begin in early September 2027 (dates TBC).
