Planning the Sheffield School Holidays? We’ve got you covered. This guide provides the complete Sheffield school holiday dates, including the Sheffield October half-term, Sheffield February half-term, and all key breaks. Find official Sheffield School Term Dates for the upcoming academic year to help you organise your Sheffield school calendar with confidence.
Sheffield School Holidays: The Complete Calendar
Here are the official term and holiday dates for Sheffield community and voluntary-controlled schools, as approved by the Sheffield City Council.
Sheffield School Holidays 2025/2026
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 1 | Monday 1 September 2025 | Friday 24 October 2025 |
| October Half Term | Saturday 25 October 2025 | Sunday 2 November 2025 |
| Autumn Term 2 | Monday 3 November 2025 | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| Christmas Holiday | Saturday 20 December 2025 | Sunday 4 January 2026 |
| Spring Term 1 | Monday 5 January 2026 | Friday 13 February 2026 |
| February Half Term | Saturday 14 February 2026 | Sunday 22 February 2026 |
| Spring Term 2 | Monday 23 February 2026 | Friday 27 March 2026 |
| Easter Holiday | Saturday 28 March 2026 | Sunday 12 April 2026 |
| Summer Term 1 | Monday 13 April 2026 | Friday 22 May 2026 |
| May Half Term | Saturday 23 May 2026 | Sunday 31 May 2026 |
| Summer Term 2 | Monday 1 June 2026 | Monday 20 July 2026 |
| Summer Holiday Starts | Tuesday 21 July 2026 |
Sheffield School Holidays 2026/2027
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 1 | Monday 1 September 2026 | Friday 23 October 2026 |
| October Half Term | Saturday 24 October 2026 | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
| Autumn Term 2 | Monday 2 November 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Christmas Holiday | Saturday 19 December 2026 | Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| Spring Term 1 | Monday 4 January 2027 | Friday 12 February 2027 |
| February Half Term | Saturday 13 February 2027 | Sunday 21 February 2027 |
| Spring Term 2 | Monday 22 February 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Easter Holiday | Friday 26 March 2027 | Sunday 11 April 2027 |
| Summer Term 1 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Friday 28 May 2027 |
| May Half Term | Saturday 29 May 2027 | Sunday 6 June 2027 |
| Summer Term 2 | Monday 7 June 2027 | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
| Summer Holiday Starts | Thursday 22 July 2027 |
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Detailed Sheffield School Term Dates
Christmas Holidays 2025: Key Dates
The Sheffield Christmas holiday runs from Saturday, 20th December 2025, to Sunday, 4th January 2026. Children return to school on Monday, 5th January 2026.
Spring Term 2026: Dates and Half-Term
The spring term is split into two halves. It begins on Monday, 5th January 2026, with the Sheffield February half-term break from Saturday, 14th February, to Sunday, 22nd February 2026.
Easter Holidays 2026: Key Dates
The Sheffield Easter holidays for 2026 begin on Saturday, 28th March, and end on Sunday, 12th April 2026. The summer term starts the following day.
Summer Term 2026: Dates and Half-Term
The final term of the academic year runs from Monday, 13th April 2026, until Monday, 20th July 2026. It includes the Sheffield May half-term break from Saturday, 23rd May, to Sunday, 31st May 2026.
Summer Holidays 2026: When Do Schools Break Up?
For the 2025/26 year, Sheffield schools break up for summer on Tuesday, 21st July 2026. This is the day the Sheffield summer holidays start, marking the beginning of the long break until the new academic year in September.
Bank Holidays Affecting Sheffield Schools
It’s helpful to know the bank holidays for which Sheffield schools will be closed. For the 2025/26 period, these are
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25 & 26 December 2025 (Christmas)
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1 January 2026 (New Year’s Day)
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3 April 2026 (Good Friday)
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6 April 2026 (Easter Monday)
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4 May 2026 (May Day)
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25 May 2026 (Spring Bank Holiday)
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31 August 2026 (Summer Bank Holiday)
Important Information for Parents
These dates apply to community and voluntary-controlled schools in Sheffield. Academies, foundations, and free schools may set their own school term dates, so always double-check with your child’s school directly.
Also, remember that schools will be closed for Sheffield inset days (also called Sheffield PD days or professional development days). Each school sets these separately, so you will need to get these dates directly from them.
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FAQs
Q1. Where can I find the official Sheffield school calendar?
The most authoritative source for the official Sheffield school calendar is the Sheffield City Council website. You can always cross-reference the dates we’ve provided on their official page.
Q2. Do these term dates apply to all schools in Sheffield?
No. These dates are for community- and voluntary-controlled schools. Academies and free schools have the autonomy to set their own Sheffield term dates, so it’s best to check with your individual school.
Q3. When do Sheffield schools break up for summer in 2026?
Sheffield schools break up for the summer on Tuesday, 21st July 2026.
Q4. What are Sheffield inset days?
Sheffield inset days are staff training days (professional development days) where the school is closed to pupils. The dates for these are set by each school.
Q5. Are the Sheffield October half-term dates the same every year?
No, the exact dates for the Sheffield October half-term and all other holidays change each year based on how the calendar falls and the schedule set by the local authority.
We hope this complete guide to the Sheffield School Holidays helps you plan your family’s year effortlessly. For absolute certainty, we always recommend confirming with your child’s school and checking the official Sheffield City Council or GOV.UK websites. Happy planning!
