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School term dates and holidays

Term dates for Coventry's schools are set up to three years in advance.

Who decides term dates?

School terms and holiday dates are set by the local authority (LA) each year in consultation with parents, headteachers, governing bodies, professional associations, Diocesan Boards of Education, FE Colleges and Trades Unions.

Term dates 2026 to 2027 (all dates are inclusive)

Term dates for the academic year 2026 to 2027 in Coventry.

Autumn term

Wednesday 2 September 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026

Half term holiday

Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026.

Autumn term (continued)

Monday 2 November 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026.

Spring term

Monday 4 January 2027 to Friday 12 February 2027

Half term holiday

Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027.

Spring term (continued)

Monday 22 February 2027 to Thursday 25 March 2027.

Easter holiday

Friday 26 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027.

Summer term

Monday 12 April 2027 to Friday 28 May 2027.

May Day bank holiday Monday 3 May 2027.

Half term holiday

Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027.

Summer term (continued)

Monday 7 June 2027 to Wednesday 21 July 2027.

Summer holidays begin

Begins Thursday 22 July 2027.

Staff training

During the academic year, a total of 195 days are defined as 'school days.' Pupils must attend school for 190 days and the remaining 5 days are reserved for professional training of school staff. These days are set at each school individually so please contact your school to find out when these dates are.

Term dates 2027 to 2028 (all dates are inclusive)

Term dates for the academic year 2027 to 2028 in Coventry.

Autumn Term

Thursday 2 September 2027 to Friday 22 October 2027.

Half term holiday

Monday 25 October 2027 to Friday 29 October 2027.

Autumn term (continued)

Monday 1 November 2027 to Friday 17 December 2027.

Spring term

Tuesday 4 January 2028 to Friday 11 February 2028.

Half term holiday

Monday 14 February 2028 to Friday 18 February 2028.

Spring term (continued)

Monday 21 February 2028 to Friday 7 April 2028.

Easter holiday

Monday 10 April 2028 to Friday 21 April 2028.

Summer Term

Monday 24 April 2028 to Friday 26 May 2028.

May Day Bank Holiday Monday 1 May 2028.

Half term holiday

Monday 29 May 2028 to Friday 2 June 2028.

Summer Term (continued)

Monday 5 June 2028 to Thursday 20 July 2028.

Summer Holidays begin

Begins Friday 21 July 2028.

Staff training

During the academic year, a total of 195 days are defined as 'school days.' Pupils must attend school for 190 days and the remaining 5 days are reserved for professional training of school staff. These days are set at each school individually so please contact your school to find out when these dates are.

School holiday activities

Family Information Service directory

Holiday activities are added on a daily basis on our Family Information Directory what's on section [https://cid.coventry.gov.uk/kb5/coventry/directory/whats_on.page], where you can search by days of the week or across the whole of the holidays.

The Family Information Service maintains a comprehensive directory on behalf of the Local Authority of up-to-date information on local organisations who can offer general help and advice, support services, as well as local leisure activities and facilities.

Childcare and family support

We also provide information on registered childcare and education services for children, young people, parents, carers and professional who support families.

The information is updated on a regular basis for accuracy, but please contact us if you cannot find what you are looking for, or if you would like to be added to the directory.

You can e-mail a request for childcare by completing this online form [/fiscontact] or via the Coventry's Family Information Directory [https://cid.coventry.gov.uk/kb5/coventry/directory/family.page?familychannel=0] website.

Coventry Family Information Directory

Address: Coventry City Council
PO Box 7097
Coventry
CV6 9SL

Telephone: 024 7697 5451 [tel:02476975451]

Teacher training days

Each individual school is able to allocate a small number of days which are reserved for the professional training of school staff and are set at each school's discretion. Contact your school directly [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory/10/schools_and_their_contact_details] to find out when these will be.

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