Monmouthshire school term dates 2026/27
Half terms, Christmas, Easter and summer holidays for Monmouthshire council schools (41 schools in the council area). Wales.
2026/27 school holidays in Monmouthshire
| 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 | Wed, 21 Jul 2027 | Wed, 1 Sept 2027 | Thu, 2 Sept 2027 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Tue, 1 Sept 2026 | Fri, 18 Dec 2026 |
| Mon, 4 Jan 2027 | Fri, 19 Mar 2027 |
| Mon, 5 Apr 2027 | Tue, 20 Jul 2027 |
2027/28 school holidays in Monmouthshire
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off | Back to school |
|---|---|---|---|
| October half term | Sat, 23 Oct 2027 | Sun, 31 Oct 2027 | Mon, 1 Nov 2027 |
| Christmas holidays | Sat, 18 Dec 2027 | Mon, 3 Jan 2028 | Tue, 4 Jan 2028 |
| February half term | Sat, 19 Feb 2028 | Sun, 27 Feb 2028 | Mon, 28 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holidays | Sat, 8 Apr 2028 | Sun, 23 Apr 2028 | Mon, 24 Apr 2028 |
| May half term | Sat, 27 May 2028 | Sun, 4 Jun 2028 | Mon, 5 Jun 2028 |
| Summer holidays | Sat, 22 Jul 2028 | Not yet published | — |
INSET (teacher training) days are usually set by each school and are not in the council calendar.
2027/28 term periods (first and last day in school)
| Term starts | Term ends |
|---|---|
| Thu, 2 Sept 2027 | Fri, 17 Dec 2027 |
| Tue, 4 Jan 2028 | Fri, 7 Apr 2028 |
| Mon, 24 Apr 2028 | Fri, 21 Jul 2028 |
Common questions
When is October half term 2026 in Monmouthshire?
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 Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire in 2027?
The summer holidays start on Wednesday, 21 July 2027 and the new school year begins on Thursday, 2 September 2027.
Do academies in Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire council: official term dates page. Last checked against the source on Thu, 1 Oct 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report a wrong date.