Vale of Glamorgan school term dates 2026/27
Half terms, Christmas, Easter and summer holidays for Vale of Glamorgan council schools (61 schools in the council area). Wales.
2026/27 school holidays in Vale of Glamorgan
| 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 | Tue, 31 Aug 2027 | Wed, 1 Sept 2027 |
Council-wide INSET / training days: Tue, 1 Sept 2026, Mon, 19 Jul 2027, Tue, 20 Jul 2027. Most INSET days are set by each school.
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 Vale of Glamorgan
| 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 | Fri, 21 Jul 2028 | Not yet published | — |
Council-wide INSET / training days: Wed, 1 Sept 2027. Most INSET days are set by each school.
2027/28 term periods (first and last day in school)
| Term starts | Term ends |
|---|---|
| Wed, 1 Sept 2027 | Fri, 17 Dec 2027 |
| Tue, 4 Jan 2028 | Fri, 7 Apr 2028 |
| Mon, 24 Apr 2028 | Thu, 20 Jul 2028 |
Common questions
When is October half term 2026 in Vale of Glamorgan?
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 Vale of Glamorgan 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 Vale of Glamorgan in 2027?
The summer holidays start on Wednesday, 21 July 2027 and the new school year begins on Wednesday, 1 September 2027.
Do academies in Vale of Glamorgan 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 Vale of Glamorgan council: official term dates page. Last checked against the source on Thu, 1 Oct 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report a wrong date.