School holidays 2023 UK

Term dates 2022 to 2023

School terms and holiday dates are shown here for the school year beginning in September 2022. These dates apply to all community nursery, primary, secondary and special schools.

In 2022/23 pupils should attend for 190 days (or 380 half sessions).

Schools which close for local elections are required to extend the summer term or coincide it with an 'inset' day.

Academies, free and voluntary aided schools have similar dates, but it is recommended that you check with individual schools.

Term one

Term time: Thursday 1 September to Friday 21 October 2022.

Half-term holiday: Monday 24 October to Friday 28 October 2022.

Term two

Term time: Monday 31 October to Friday 16 December 2022.

Christmas and New Year holiday: Monday 19 December 2022 to Monday 2 January 2023.

Term three

Term time: Tuesday 3 January to Friday 10 February 2023.

Half-term holiday: Monday 13 February to Friday 17 February 2023.

Term four

Term time: Monday 20 February to Friday 31 March 2023.

Easter holiday: Monday 3 April to Friday 14 April 2023.

Term five

Term time: Monday 17 April to Friday 26 May 2023 (except May Day bank holiday on 1 May).

Half-term holiday: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2023 (spring bank holiday on 29 May).

Term six

Term time: Monday 5 June to Friday 21 July 2023.

Find out our planned school term dates, and look up any unplanned school closures.

School term and holiday dates

These are the dates for most state schools in Bristol, but academies and voluntary aided schools dates may be different so please check with them.

Other councils set their own dates, which could be different from ours.

The school year is 195 days altogether. Five of these days are used for staff training (inset days), so that means pupils go to school for 190 days a year. 

Each school chooses when their inset days take place. 

Unplanned closures

See the Bristol School Closures page for the latest updates on any schools that have had to close. 

2022 to 2023

  • Term 1: Thursday 1 September 2022 to Friday 21 October 2022
  • Term 2: Monday 31 October 2022 to Friday 16 December 2022 
  • Term 3: Tuesday 3 January 2023 to Friday 10 February 2023 
  • Term 4: Monday 20 February 2023 to Friday 31 March 2023
  • Term 5: Monday 17 April 2023 to Friday 26 May 2023 
  • Term 6: Monday 5 June 2023 to Friday 21 July 2023

You can pdf download our term planner 2022 to 2023 (75 KB).

2023 to 2024

  • Term 1: Friday 1 September 2023 to Friday 20 October 2023
  • Term 2: Monday 30 October 2023 to Friday 15 December 2023
  • Term 3: Tuesday 2 January 2024 to Friday 9 February 2024
  • Term 4: Monday 19 February 2024 to Thursday 28 March 2024
  • Term 5: Monday 15 April 2024 to Friday 24 May 2024 
  • Term 6: Monday 3 June 2024 to Tuesday 23 July 2024

pdf You can download our term planner 2023 to 2024 (69 KB).

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These dates relate to Hampshire Community and Controlled schools only. Usually Voluntary Aided & Foundation schools also subscribe to these dates.

Every effort is made to ensure that these dates are accurate. There are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.

Please note date changes for 2021/22: The bank holiday on Monday 30 May 2022 has moved to Thursday 2 June 2022. An additional bank holiday is on Friday 3 June 2022, for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The 2022 summer holiday now starts earlier, on Friday 22 July. See the school year calendar for details.

Five days are available for professional day closures (including inset days) during term time. These are specified by the headteacher and governors of each school. Please check with your school for further details.

It has now been agreed and confirmed that 1 September 2023 is the start date for the Autumn Term 2023/24.

Please also note that the first day of the Autumn Term in September 2024 will not be determined until the 2024/25 timetable has been consulted upon and approved in January 2024

What are the UK school holidays for 2022 23?

Bank holidays.
25 December 2022 (Christmas day).
26 December 2022 (Boxing day).
1 January 2023 (New Years day).
7 April 2023 (Good Friday).
10 April 2023 (Easter Monday).
1 May 2023 (May day).
29 May 2023 (spring bank holiday).
28 August 2023 (August bank holiday).

What are the school terms for 2023?

Education Department Reveals Final 2023 School Calendar.
Term 1: 11 January to 24 March..
Term 2: 12 April to 23 June..
Term 3: 18 July to 29 September..
Term 4: 10 October to 13 December..

What are the UK school holidays for 2023 24?

Academic year 2023/24.
Start of term: Monday 4 September 2023..
Half term: Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October 2023..
End of term: Thursday 21 December 2023..
Christmas holiday: Friday 22 December 2023 to Friday 5 January 2024..

What are the UK school half term for 2022?

Term one. Term time: Thursday 1 September to Friday 21 October 2022. Half-term holiday: Monday 24 October to Friday 28 October 2022.