School holidays in Isle of Wight

The next school holiday in Isle of Wight is the October half term: Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October. Summer holidays 2027 in Isle of Wight: Thursday 29 July to Tuesday 31 August.

All school holidays and days off for Isle of Wight.

Upcoming holidays and days off

School holidays and days off in Isle of Wight
HolidayPeriodDays
October half term19 – 30 Oct 202612
Christmas holidays19 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 202716
February half term15 – 19 Feb 20275
Easter holidays26 Mar – 11 Apr 202717
May half term31 May – 4 Jun 20275
Summer holidays29 Jul – 31 Aug 202734
October half term18 – 29 Oct 202712
Christmas holidays18 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 202817
February half term14 – 18 Feb 20285
Easter holidays1 – 17 Apr 202817
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 (Isle of Wight). Last checked: 20 May 2026. More about our sources

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School holidays in Isle of Wight this school year

In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Isle of Wight have 6 school holidays, adding up to 89 days off including weekends.

Isle of Wight is among the last to break up for the summer in 2027, on Thursday 29 July.

The summer holidays in Isle of Wight run from Thursday 29 July to Tuesday 31 August.

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 Isle of Wight?

In 2027, from Thursday 29 July to Tuesday 31 August.

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

89 days including weekends, spread over 6 holidays.

Do these dates apply to every school in Isle of Wight?

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.