School holidays in Derby
The next school holiday in Derby is the October half term: Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November. Summer holidays 2027 in Derby: Tuesday 27 July to Sunday 5 September.
All school holidays and days off for Derby.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | 26 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | 7 |
| Christmas holidays | 21 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | 14 |
| Spring half term | 15 – 21 Feb 2027 | 7 |
| Easter holidays | 26 Mar – 11 Apr 2027 | 17 |
| May half term | 31 May – 6 Jun 2027 | 7 |
| Summer holidays | 27 Jul – 5 Sept 2027 | 41 |
| October half term | 25 – 31 Oct 2027 | 7 |
| Christmas holidays | 23 Dec 2027 – 5 Jan 2028 | 14 |
| Spring half term | 21 – 27 Feb 2028 | 7 |
| Easter holidays | 10 – 23 Apr 2028 | 14 |
| May half term | 29 May – 4 Jun 2028 | 7 |
| Summer holidays | 25 Jul – 4 Sept 2028 | 42 |
| October half term | 23 – 29 Oct 2028 | 7 |
| Christmas holidays | 25 Dec 2028 – 7 Jan 2029 | 14 |
| Spring half term | 19 – 25 Feb 2029 | 7 |
| Easter holidays | 30 Mar – 15 Apr 2029 | 17 |
| May half term | 28 May – 3 Jun 2029 | 7 |
| Summer holidays | 26 Jul – 5 Sept 2029 | 42 |
| October half term | 29 Oct – 4 Nov 2029 | 7 |
| Christmas holidays | 24 Dec 2029 – 6 Jan 2030 | 14 |
| Spring half term | 18 – 24 Feb 2030 | 7 |
| Easter holidays | 8 – 22 Apr 2030 | 15 |
| May half term | 27 May – 2 Jun 2030 | 7 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Derby). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in Derby this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Derby have 5 school holidays, adding up to 86 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in Derby run from Tuesday 27 July to Sunday 5 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 Derby?
In 2027, from Tuesday 27 July to Sunday 5 September.
How many days of school holidays does Derby have in 2026-2027?
86 days including weekends, spread over 5 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in Derby?
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.