This page should help with your planning for school holidays and the like. We have listed every council area for 2025/26. As we’re sure you’re aware, the holiday dates don’t change that often but we’ll keep our eye open and make any necessary changes. Maybe bookmark this page and come back regularly.
We have also put direct links to the relevant council site for their official calendar. Just click on the dates, below the names of the council, to be taken to the school year you need.
We have organised this page slightly differently to most timetables, telling you when the actual holidays start and finish (not including weekend). So they tend to run Monday to Friday, depending on the individual school authority.
These are HOLIDAY DATES and not term times.
Finally, remember individual schools have their own schedule of in-service, teacher training days etc.
| Blaenau Gwent | Newport |
| Bridgend | Pembrokeshire |
| Caerphilly | Powys |
| Cardiff | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Merthyr Tydfil | Swansea |
| Monmouthshire | Torfaen |
| Neath Port Talbot | Vale of Glamorgan |
Upcoming bank holidays in England and Wales
2025
| Date | Day of the week | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 18 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 21 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 5 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 26 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 25 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 December | Friday | Boxing Day |
2026
| Date | Day of the week | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 3 April | Friday | Good Friday |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 25 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 31 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 28 December | Monday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
2027
| Date | Day of the week | Bank holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 26 March | Friday | Good Friday |
| 29 March | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 3 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
| 31 May | Monday | Spring bank holiday |
| 30 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
| 27 December | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
| 28 December | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
If a bank holiday is on a weekend, a ‘substitute’ weekday becomes a bank holiday, normally the following Monday.
BLAENAU GWENT
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
Contact Information
Name of Team: Education Transformation Team
Admissions Officer
Telephone Number: (01495) 355493
Address: Education Directorate, Floor 8, Anvil Court, Church Street, Abertillery, NP13 1DB
Email Address: [email protected]
BRIDGEND
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
CAERPHILLY
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
During the academic year schools are granted the facility to close to pupils for up to five days for in service training of teachers. Below you will find an up to date list on when schools plan to be closed during the academic year.
Caerphilly Teacher Training/Inset Days (Individual Schools) – HERE
School Status Update – HERE
CARDIFF
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
School Inset Day Search Page – HERE
Search for your Cardiff School HERE.
MERTHYR TYDFIL
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
Every school has a number of INSET (In Service Training) days per year. These days are for staff training and development.
Individual School Inset Days HERE.
MONMOUTHSHIRE
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
NEATH PORT TALBOT
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
Schools will be closed to pupils for INSET/Staff Preparation(2025) on up to six days between Monday, 1 September 2025 and Monday, 20 July 2026.
Inset Days (Individual Schools) – HERE
NEWPORT
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
For individual school websites and inset days go here. SCHOOLS
PEMBROKESHIRE
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
Full list of Pembrokeshire schools – HERE
POWYS
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
Contacts
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 01597 826422
- Address: Schools and Education Service, Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG
Follow on:
- X (Twitter): twitter.com/powyssch
RHONDDA
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
Mon 2 Sept 2024 and *Monday 21 July 2025 will be designated INSET days for all LEA Maintained Schools. The remaining four INSET days to be taken will be at the discretion of each individual school following appropriate consultation with staff. *It is intended that this INSET Day will either be taken on Mon 21 July 2025 or at an alternative time for example in the form of twilight sessions.
Mon 1 Sept 2025 and *Monday 20 July 2026 will be designated INSET days for all LEA Maintained Schools. The remaining three INSET days to be taken will be at the discretion of each individual school following appropriate consultation with staff. *It is intended that this INSET Day will either be taken on Mon 20 July 2026 or at an alternative time for example in the form of twilight sessions.
All schools will be closed on Monday 4 May 2026 for the May Day Bank Holiday.
SWANSEA
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
TORFAEN
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
School term dates make provision for 195 school days. Within these 195 days, schools are allowed to close for six days for training purposes. You should contact your child’s school for information about the days on which they will close for training purposes.
Occasionally schools have to close as a result of bad weather or unavoidable emergencies such as loss of utility services. A message about school closures will appear on this website – HERE.
VALE OF GLAMORGAN
2025/2026
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Holidays | 23rd December 2024 (Mon) | 3rd January 2025 (Fri) |
| Spring Half Term | 24th February 2025 (Mon) | 28th February 2025 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 14th April 2025 (Mon) | 25th April 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Half Term | 26th May 2025 (Mon) | 30th May 2025 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 21st July 2025 (Mon) | 29th August 2025 (Fri) |
| Autumn Half Term | 27th October 2025 (Mon) | 31st October 2025 (Fri) |
| Winter Holidays | 22nd December 2025 (Mon) | 2nd January 2026 (Fri) |
| Spring Holidays | 30th March 2026 (Mon) | 10th April 2026 (Fri) |
| Summer Holidays | 17th July 2026 (Fri) |
Significant dates:
Monday 21 July 2025 will be designated an INSET day for all LEA Maintained Schools. The remaining four INSET days to be taken will be at the discretion of each individual school following appropriate consultation with staff.
*It is intended that this INSET Day will either be taken on Mon 21st July 2025 or at an alternative time for example in the form of twilight sessions.
All schools will be closed on Monday 5th May 2025 for the May Day Bank Holiday.
Mon 1 Sept 2025 and *Monday 20 July 2026 will be designated INSET days for all LEA Maintained Schools. The remaining four INSET days to be taken will be at the discretion of each individual school following appropriate consultation with staff.
*It is intended that this INSET Day will either be taken on Mon 20 July 2026 or at an alternative time for example in the form of twilight sessions.
All schools will be closed on Monday 4 May 2026 for the May Day Bank Holiday.
Significant dates:
Good Friday: 18 April 2025
Easter Monday: 21 April 2025
May Bank Holidays: Monday 5 May 2025 and Monday 26 May 2025
These calendars are subject to any changes that may arise as a result of Welsh Government policy decisions. South Wales Life does not accept liability for any losses incurred in respect of altered holiday arrangements following such changes.
Please check with individual schools for any local changes.
