When is the next half term? Term and holiday dates for 2024
Children across the UK recently returned to school following the Easter holidays, but parents may be wondering: when is the next one?
School term dates can vary by local council, and individual schools may host their inset days at the beginning and end of term.
Therefore, parents should check with their child’s school for the exact term dates. But, for a general idea of when the next school holidays are, keep reading.
When was the last school half-term in 2024?
The last school holidays were the Easter holidays which began on Friday, March 29, and lasted for two weeks, ending on Friday, April 12. Children went back to school on Monday, April 15.
When is the May half-term in 2024?
The May half-term will begin on Monday, May 27, and will end on Friday, May 31. Children will be back in school on Monday, June 3.
When do kids break up for summer in 2024?
Children will break up from school on Wednesday, July 24. Most children will be back in school on Monday, September 2, after six weeks off.
Bank holidays during the 2023-2024 school year
Several bank holidays will take place during the 2023-2024 school year, with most taking place around school holidays.
Good Friday on March 29
Easter Monday on April 1
Early May bank holiday on May 6
Spring bank holiday on May 27
Summer bank holiday on August 26
Once again, make sure to check with your child’s school for their exact term dates, as holidays and inset days can vary. The information should be available on the school’s website or your local council’s website.
