School holidays in Shropshire
The next school holiday in Shropshire is the October half term: Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October. Summer holidays 2027 in Shropshire: Thursday 22 July to Wednesday 1 September.
All school holidays and days off for Shropshire.
Upcoming holidays and days off
| Holiday | Period | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Summer holidays | 18 Jul – 31 Aug 2026 | 45 |
| October half term | 26 – 30 Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Christmas holidays | 19 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | 16 |
| February half term | 15 – 19 Feb 2027 | 5 |
| Easter holidays | 26 Mar – 11 Apr 2027 | 17 |
| Bank holiday | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| May half term | 31 May – 4 Jun 2027 | 5 |
| Summer holidays | 22 Jul – 1 Sept 2027 | 42 |
| October half term | 25 – 29 Oct 2027 | 5 |
| Christmas holidays | 18 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028 | 17 |
| February half term | 14 – 18 Feb 2028 | 5 |
| Easter holidays | 8 – 23 Apr 2028 | 16 |
| Bank holiday | 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| May half term | 29 May – 2 Jun 2028 | 5 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Shropshire). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in Shropshire this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Shropshire have 6 school holidays, adding up to 90 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in Shropshire run from Thursday 22 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 Shropshire?
In 2027, from Thursday 22 July to Wednesday 1 September.
How many days of school holidays does Shropshire have in 2026-2027?
90 days including weekends, spread over 6 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in Shropshire?
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.