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Gloucestershire school term dates
Source: official council page · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 21 Jul 2027 |
| Holiday | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Sat 24 Oct 2026 | Sun 1 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas holidays | Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Sun 3 Jan 2027 |
| February half term | Sat 13 Feb 2027 | Sun 21 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holidays | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Sun 11 Apr 2027 |
| May half term | Sat 29 May 2027 | Sun 6 Jun 2027 |
Bank holidays during term (school closed): Mon 3 May 2027
Terms 1-6 (195 days incl. up to 5 INSET days chosen by schools; none published).
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 7 Apr 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 21 Jul 2028 |
| Holiday | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Sat 23 Oct 2027 | Sun 31 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas holidays | Sat 18 Dec 2027 | Mon 3 Jan 2028 |
| February half term | Sat 12 Feb 2028 | Sun 20 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holidays | Sat 8 Apr 2028 | Sun 23 Apr 2028 |
| May half term | Sat 27 May 2028 | Sun 4 Jun 2028 |
Bank holidays during term (school closed): Mon 1 May 2028
Council lists Term 4 end as 'Thursday 7 April 2028' but 7 Apr 2028 is a Friday; 35-day count confirms Fri 7 Apr. PDF: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/cu0ktbnh/gloucestershire-school-term-dates-and-holidays-for-academic-year-2027-28.pdf (PDF bank holiday list has a typo '3rd January 2027').
Independent schools in Gloucestershire
These set their own dates.
Al Ashraf Primary SchoolAl-Ashraf Secondary School for GirlsAshley Manor Preparatory SchoolBeaudesert Park SchoolBerkhampstead SchoolCheltenham CollegeCheltenham Ladies' CollegeDean Close AirthrieDean Close Preparatory SchoolDean Close SchoolDean Close St John'sEdward Jenner SchoolHatherop Castle SchoolHopelands Preparatory SchoolOneSchoolGlobal Bristol CampusOneschool Global Uk - Tewkesbury CampusSt Edward's SchoolThe Acorn SchoolThe King's School, GloucesterThe Richard Pate SchoolWestonbirt SchoolWotton House International School GloucestershireWycliffe College