Looking for school term and school holiday dates in Herefordshire?
Some listings and tables of school term dates can be confusing – far from ideal when planning holidays or arranging childcare for the school holidays. We are Raring2go! to make it simple. Here are the upcoming term dates for schools across Herefordshire. Please be aware your school dates may differ due to inset days! Check your school website for details. If you need to arrange childcare for the school holidays, check out our holiday clubs here, and childcare providers here.
For term dates across Worcestershire, please click here.
Term dates for school year 2026 – 27
Spring Term 2026
- Term Start – Monday 5 January
- Half Term – Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February
- Term End – Friday 27 March
Noting school week Bank Holiday: Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 4 May
Summer Term 2026
- Term Start – Monday 13 April
- Half Term – Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May
- Term End – Monday 20 July
Autumn Term 2026
- Term Start – Tuesday 1 September
- Half Term – Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October
- Term End – Friday 18 December
Spring Term 2027
- Term Start – Monday 4 January
- Half Term – Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February
- Term End – Thursday 25 March
Summer Term 2027
- Term Start – Monday 12 April
- Half Term – Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June
- Term End – Wednesday 21 July
Training days
Schools have 5 inset days for staff training over the course of each year. Details of these should be available on your child’s schools website. Academies and voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates.
Term dates can also be found on the council website here.
Planning for the holidays? Check out our guide to find out what’s on in your area here.