School holidays in Cornwall

The next school holiday in Cornwall is the October half term: Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October. Summer holidays 2027 in Cornwall: Monday 26 July to Wednesday 1 September.

All school holidays and days off for Cornwall.

Upcoming holidays and days off

School holidays and days off in Cornwall
HolidayPeriodDays
October half term26 – 30 Oct 20265
Christmas holidays21 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 202714
February half term15 – 19 Feb 20275
Easter holidays26 Mar – 11 Apr 202717
May half term31 May – 4 Jun 20275
Summer holidays26 Jul – 1 Sept 202738
October half term25 – 29 Oct 20275
Christmas holidays23 Dec 2027 – 5 Jan 202814
February half term14 – 18 Feb 20285
Easter holidays3 – 17 Apr 202815
May half term29 May – 2 Jun 20285

Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.

Source: Official source (Cornwall). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources

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School holidays in Cornwall this school year

In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Cornwall have 6 school holidays, adding up to 84 days off including weekends.

The summer holidays in Cornwall run from Monday 26 July to Wednesday 1 September.

Do these dates apply to your school?

The dates on this page are the council's term dates. They apply to community and voluntary-controlled schools, and many academies and other schools follow them too. Schools that set their own term dates, such as academies, free schools and independent schools, may differ. Every school also has a few INSET days of its own, so always check your school's website or newsletter.

Frequently asked questions

When are the summer holidays in Cornwall?

In 2027, from Monday 26 July to Wednesday 1 September.

How many days of school holidays does Cornwall have in 2026-2027?

84 days including weekends, spread over 6 holidays.

Do these dates apply to every school in Cornwall?

They apply to schools that follow the council's term dates. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary-aided schools can set their own dates, so check with your child's school.