Wiltshire School Holidays and Term Dates

Our complete guide to Wiltshire school holidays and term dates for the academic year is your key resource. We detail every school closure, from the summer term finish to bank holidays, and explain the important role of staff development days (inset days). Get ahead and mark your Wiltshire school calendar today.

Wiltshire School Holidays 2025/2026

For reference, here are the confirmed Wiltshire school holidays for the preceding school year.

School Term Dates 2025 to 2026

Bank Holidays 2025 to 2026

Wiltshire School Holidays 2026/2027

This is the key academic calendar for families to plan by. The year comprises 195 published term days, including 190 pupil days.

School Term Dates 2026 to 2027

Note: Schools return on Tuesday, 4 January 2027, as Monday, the 3rd, is a bank holiday substitute day.

Bank Holidays 2026 to 2027

Detailed Wiltshire School Holidays: Academic Calendar

This 6-term year is standard for Wiltshire schools. Remember, the local authority sets dates for community and voluntary-controlled schools. However, academies, foundations, and voluntary aided schools have their own governing body that may set slightly different term dates. Always check with your specific school.

Staff Development Days (Inset Days) in Wiltshire

These training days are crucial for teaching staff but mean school closure for pupils. In Wiltshire, all five staff development days (or 30 equivalent hours) are set at each school’s discretion within the 195 published term days. Your school will inform you of their specific inset days—be sure to note them on your Wiltshire school calendar, as they are not the same for every school.

Key Information for Parents

• Who Sets Dates?  For community schools and voluntary controlled schools, it’s the Wiltshire Council. For academies, foundations, voluntary aided, and residential special schools, the governing body decides.

• Special Case: Schools in the Mere and Tisbury area may choose between Wiltshire and Dorset dates.

• Planning: Use this parent’s guide to Wiltshire school dates to coordinate childcare and holidays around the Christmas, Easter, and summer holiday breaks, as well as bank holidays like Spring Bank Holiday and the Summer Bank Holiday.

Also Read: Renfrewshire School Holidays

FAQs

Q1. When do Wiltshire schools break up for summer 2027?

The summer holiday for the 2026/27 academic year begins on Monday, 26 July 2027. The final pupil day of Term 6 is Friday, 23 July 2027.

Q2. Are term dates the same for all schools in Wiltshire?

No. While Wiltshire Council school dates apply to community and voluntary controlled schools, academies, foundation, and voluntary aided schools set their own. Always check your school’s website.

Q3. What is the substitute day for Boxing Day 2026?

Boxing Day 2026 (26 Dec) falls on a Saturday. The bank holiday substitute day is observed on Monday, 28 December 2026.

Q4. How many terms are in the Wiltshire school year?

The Wiltshire school year is divided into a 6-term year (Terms 1-6), a structure used across many UK local authorities.

We hope this comprehensive guide to Wiltshire School Holidays empowers your planning for the academic year. For absolute certainty, especially regarding inset days, always confirm dates directly with your child’s school.

Official Links:

• Wiltshire Council School Term Dates: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/

• UK Government Education Information: https://www.gov.uk/