Ceredigion school term dates 2026/27
Half terms, Christmas, Easter and summer holidays for Ceredigion council schools (42 schools in the council area). Wales.
2026/27 school holidays in Ceredigion
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off | Back to school |
|---|---|---|---|
| October half term | Sat, 24 Oct 2026 | Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | Mon, 2 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas holidays | Sat, 19 Dec 2026 | Sun, 3 Jan 2027 | Mon, 4 Jan 2027 |
| February half term | Sat, 6 Feb 2027 | Sun, 14 Feb 2027 | Mon, 15 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holidays | Sat, 20 Mar 2027 | Sun, 4 Apr 2027 | Mon, 5 Apr 2027 |
| May half term | Sat, 29 May 2027 | Sun, 6 Jun 2027 | Mon, 7 Jun 2027 |
| Summer holidays | Sat, 17 Jul 2027 | Not yet published | — |
INSET (teacher training) days are usually set by each school and are not in the council calendar.
2026/27 term periods (first and last day in school)
| Term starts | Term ends |
|---|---|
| Thu, 3 Sept 2026 | Fri, 18 Dec 2026 |
| Mon, 4 Jan 2027 | Fri, 19 Mar 2027 |
| Mon, 5 Apr 2027 | Fri, 16 Jul 2027 |
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Common questions
When is October half term 2026 in Ceredigion?
School is off from Saturday, 24 October 2026 to Sunday, 1 November 2026. Pupils go back on Monday, 2 November 2026.
When do schools in Ceredigion break up for Christmas 2026?
The last day off before Christmas starts is Saturday, 19 December 2026, and schools return on Monday, 4 January 2027.
When do the summer holidays start in Ceredigion in 2027?
The summer holidays start on Saturday, 17 July 2027.
Do academies in Ceredigion follow these dates?
Not always. These are the council's dates for community and voluntary-controlled schools. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary-aided schools set their own dates, often within a day or two of these. Check your school's website before booking.
Where these dates come from
Published by Ceredigion council: official term dates page. Last checked against the source on Thu, 1 Oct 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report a wrong date.