School holidays 2029
All school holidays of 2029, by region.
Christmas holidays
| Region | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | 16 Dec 2028 – 1 Jan 2029 | 17 |
| Hounslow | 16 Dec 2028 – 1 Jan 2029 | 17 |
| Salford | 16 Dec 2028 – 1 Jan 2029 | 17 |
| Sutton | 16 Dec 2028 – 1 Jan 2029 | 17 |
| Brent | 18 Dec 2028 – 1 Jan 2029 | 15 |
| Greenwich | 18 Dec 2028 – 1 Jan 2029 | 15 |
| Lewisham | 18 Dec 2028 – 1 Jan 2029 | 15 |
| Cumberland | 21 Dec 2028 – 3 Jan 2029 | 14 |
| Hampshire | 21 Dec 2028 – 3 Jan 2029 | 14 |
| Liverpool | 21 Dec 2028 – 2 Jan 2029 | 13 |
| Nottingham | 21 Dec 2028 – 3 Jan 2029 | 14 |
| Nottinghamshire | 21 Dec 2028 – 3 Jan 2029 | 14 |
| Sefton | 21 Dec 2028 – 2 Jan 2029 | 13 |
| Westmorland and furness | 21 Dec 2028 – 3 Jan 2029 | 14 |
| Herefordshire | 22 Dec 2028 – 7 Jan 2029 | 17 |
| Bolton | 23 Dec 2028 – 7 Jan 2029 | 16 |
| Derbyshire | 23 Dec 2028 – 7 Jan 2029 | 16 |
| Midlothian | 23 Dec 2028 – 8 Jan 2029 | 17 |
| Aberdeenshire | 25 Dec 2028 – 5 Jan 2029 | 12 |
| Cheshire East | 25 Dec 2028 – 5 Jan 2029 | 12 |
| Cheshire West and Chester | 25 Dec 2028 – 5 Jan 2029 | 12 |
| Clackmannanshire | 25 Dec 2028 – 5 Jan 2029 | 12 |
| Derby | 25 Dec 2028 – 7 Jan 2029 | 14 |
| Edinburgh | 25 Dec 2028 – 8 Jan 2029 | 15 |
| Falkirk | 25 Dec 2028 – 5 Jan 2029 | 12 |
| Medway | 25 Dec 2028 – 5 Jan 2029 | 12 |
| Moray | 25 Dec 2028 – 5 Jan 2029 | 12 |
| Scottish Borders | 25 Dec 2028 – 5 Jan 2029 | 12 |
| Wakefield | 25 Dec 2028 – 7 Jan 2029(provisional) | 14 |
| Hillingdon | 15 Dec 2029 – 1 Jan 2030 | 18 |
| Hounslow | 15 Dec 2029 – 1 Jan 2030 | 18 |
| Greenwich | 17 Dec 2029 – 1 Jan 2030 | 16 |
| Lewisham | 21 Dec 2029 – 1 Jan 2030 | 12 |
| Sutton | 21 Dec 2029 – 1 Jan 2030 | 12 |
| Derbyshire | 22 Dec 2029 – 6 Jan 2030 | 16 |
| Nottingham | 22 Dec 2029 – 2 Jan 2030 | 12 |
| Nottinghamshire | 22 Dec 2029 – 2 Jan 2030 | 12 |
| Aberdeenshire | 24 Dec 2029 – 4 Jan 2030 | 12 |
| Derby | 24 Dec 2029 – 6 Jan 2030 | 14 |
| Hampshire | 24 Dec 2029 – 4 Jan 2030 | 12 |
February half term
| Region | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | 10 – 18 Feb 2029 | 9 |
| Edinburgh | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Greenwich | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Herefordshire | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Hounslow | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Lewisham | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Liverpool | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Medway | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Midlothian | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Nottingham | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Nottinghamshire | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Scottish Borders | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Sefton | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Stirling | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Sutton | 12 – 16 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Moray | 16 – 19 Feb 2029 | 4 |
| Bolton | 19 – 23 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Cheshire East | 19 – 23 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Cheshire West and Chester | 19 – 23 Feb 2029 | 5 |
| Salford | 19 – 23 Feb 2029 | 5 |
Easter holidays
| Region | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | 24 Mar – 8 Apr 2029 | 16 |
| Nottinghamshire | 24 Mar – 8 Apr 2029 | 16 |
| Wakefield | 26 Mar – 8 Apr 2029(provisional) | 14 |
| Bolton | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| Brent | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| Cheshire East | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| Cheshire West and Chester | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| Cumberland | 30 Mar – 16 Apr 2029 | 18 |
| Derby | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| Derbyshire | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| Edinburgh | 30 Mar – 16 Apr 2029 | 18 |
| Falkirk | 30 Mar – 12 Apr 2029 | 14 |
| Greenwich | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| Herefordshire | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| Hillingdon | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| Hounslow | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| Lewisham | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| Liverpool | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| Medway | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| Midlothian | 30 Mar – 16 Apr 2029 | 18 |
| Moray | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| Salford | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| Scottish Borders | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| Sefton | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| Staffordshire | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| Stirling | 30 Mar – 13 Apr 2029 | 15 |
| Sutton | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| Westmorland and furness | 30 Mar – 16 Apr 2029 | 18 |
| Aberdeenshire | 2 – 13 Apr 2029 | 12 |
| Clackmannanshire | 3 – 13 Apr 2029 | 11 |
| Hampshire | 3 – 13 Apr 2029 | 11 |
May half term
| Region | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | 26 May – 3 Jun 2029 | 9 |
| Hillingdon | 26 May – 3 Jun 2029 | 9 |
| Bolton | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Cheshire East | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029(provisional) | 5 |
| Cheshire West and Chester | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Cumberland | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Derby | 28 May – 3 Jun 2029 | 7 |
| Greenwich | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Hampshire | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Herefordshire | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Hounslow | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Lewisham | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Liverpool | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Nottingham | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Nottinghamshire | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Salford | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Sefton | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Sutton | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
| Wakefield | 28 May – 3 Jun 2029(provisional) | 7 |
| Westmorland and furness | 28 May – 1 Jun 2029 | 5 |
Summer holidays
| Region | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Clackmannanshire | 2 Jul – 10 Aug 2029(provisional) | 40 |
| Falkirk | 2 Jul – 10 Aug 2029 | 40 |
| Aberdeenshire | 9 Jul – 17 Aug 2029 | 40 |
| Bolton | 21 Jul – 2 Sept 2029 | 44 |
| Cheshire West and Chester | 25 Jul – 31 Aug 2029 | 38 |
| Greenwich | 25 Jul – 31 Aug 2029 | 38 |
| Hampshire | 25 Jul – 31 Aug 2029 | 38 |
| Hillingdon | 25 Jul – 2 Sept 2029 | 40 |
| Hounslow | 25 Jul – 2 Sept 2029 | 40 |
| Lewisham | 25 Jul – 2 Sept 2029 | 40 |
| Sutton | 25 Jul – 2 Sept 2029 | 40 |
| Derby | 26 Jul – 5 Sept 2029 | 42 |
| Derbyshire | 26 Jul – 5 Sept 2029 | 42 |
| Staffordshire | 26 Jul – 31 Aug 2029 | 37 |
| Nottingham | 28 Jul – 3 Sept 2029 | 38 |
| Nottinghamshire | 28 Jul – 2 Sept 2029 | 37 |
October half term
| Region | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeenshire | 8 – 19 Oct 2029 | 12 |
| Hillingdon | 20 – 28 Oct 2029 | 9 |
| Greenwich | 22 – 26 Oct 2029 | 5 |
| Hampshire | 22 – 26 Oct 2029 | 5 |
| Hounslow | 22 – 26 Oct 2029 | 5 |
| Lewisham | 22 – 26 Oct 2029 | 5 |
| Nottingham | 22 Oct – 2 Nov 2029 | 12 |
| Nottinghamshire | 22 Oct – 2 Nov 2029 | 12 |
| Sutton | 22 – 26 Oct 2029 | 5 |
| Derbyshire | 27 Oct – 4 Nov 2029 | 9 |
| Derby | 29 Oct – 4 Nov 2029 | 7 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Sources: Official source (Salford), Official source (Hillingdon), Official source (sutton.gov.uk), Official source (Hounslow) and 27 more. Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
Summer holidays 2029 compared by country
In the United Kingdom, the 2029 summer holidays start on 2 July at the earliest and end on 5 September at the latest. This is how they compare with the other countries we cover.
| Country | Earliest start | Latest end | Typical length | Regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austria | – | – | – | – |
 Belgium | Sunday 1 July | Friday 31 August | 62 days | 1 |
 Denmark | Monday 25 June | Monday 13 August | 44 days | 7 |
 France | – | – | – | – |
 Germany | Monday 18 June | Monday 10 September | 42 days | 17 |
 Italy | – | – | – | – |
 Netherlands | Saturday 7 July | Sunday 2 September | 44 days | 3 |
 Spain | – | – | – | – |
 Sweden | – | – | – | – |
 Switzerland | Saturday 16 June | Sunday 2 September | 44 days | 29 |
 United Kingdom | Monday 2 July | Wednesday 5 September | 40 days | 16 |
 United States | – | – | – | – |
Start and end across all regions; the typical length is the median across regions, in calendar days. Countries marked with a dash: we have no summer holiday dates for them (yet); in the United States, school districts set their own.
School holidays in 2029
In 2029, these school holidays start in the United Kingdom: February half term, Easter holidays, May half term, summer holidays, October half term and Christmas holidays.
Who breaks up first for the summer in 2029?
Clackmannanshire is among the first to break up for the summer in 2029, on Monday 2 July. Nottinghamshire is among the last, on Saturday 28 July.
The difference is mainly between the nations: schools in Scotland break up in late June or early July, while schools in England and Wales usually finish in the second half of July.
Planning your year
If you're planning a trip, it's worth looking at the dates in other areas too. When schools in several parts of the UK are off at the same time, prices tend to be higher and airports busier. The first weeks of the Scottish summer holidays, before English schools break up, are often a little quieter.
The dates in the table come from council publications. Schools can have extra days off, such as INSET days, which you'll find on the school's website.
Frequently asked questions
Which school holidays are there in 2029?
These school holidays start in 2029: February half term, Easter holidays, May half term, summer holidays, October half term and Christmas holidays. Dates can differ by region; the table above shows them all.
Who breaks up first for the summer in 2029?
In 2029, Clackmannanshire is among the first, breaking up on Monday 2 July. Nottinghamshire is among the last, starting on Saturday 28 July.
Are the school holiday dates for 2029 final?
Councils usually publish their term dates a year or more ahead. Academies and other schools that set their own dates may differ, so check with your child's school. Dates that are not yet official are marked as provisional in the table.
See also
- Calendar 2029calendaruk.co.uk
- Public holidays 2029bankholidays-uk.co.uk
- Week numbers 2029weeknumbers-uk.co.uk