School holidays in Wakefield
The next school holiday in Wakefield is the October half term: Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November. Summer holidays 2027 in Wakefield: Thursday 22 July to Sunday 5 September.
All school holidays and days off for Wakefield.
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 Day | 3 May 2027 | 1 |
| May half term | 31 May – 6 Jun 2027 | 7 |
| Summer holidays | 22 Jul – 5 Sept 2027 | 46 |
| October half term | 25 – 31 Oct 2027 | 7 |
| Christmas holidays | 20 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028 | 15 |
| Spring half term | 21 – 27 Feb 2028 | 7 |
| Easter holidays | 10 – 23 Apr 2028 | 14 |
| May Day | 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| May half term | 29 May – 4 Jun 2028 | 7 |
| Summer holidays | 26 Jul – 3 Sept 2028(provisional) | 40 |
| October half term | 30 Oct – 5 Nov 2028(provisional) | 7 |
| Christmas holidays | 25 Dec 2028 – 7 Jan 2029(provisional) | 14 |
| Spring half term | 12 – 18 Feb 2029(provisional) | 7 |
| Easter holidays | 26 Mar – 8 Apr 2029(provisional) | 14 |
| May holiday | 7 May 2029(provisional) | 1 |
| May half term | 28 May – 3 Jun 2029(provisional) | 7 |
Dates are taken from official publications. Schools may have additional days off, so check with your school if in doubt.
Source: Official source (Wakefield). Last checked: 4 October 2026. More about our sources
School holidays in Wakefield this school year
In the 2026-2027 school year, schools in Wakefield have 5 school holidays, adding up to 91 days off including weekends.
The summer holidays in Wakefield run from Thursday 22 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 Wakefield?
In 2027, from Thursday 22 July to Sunday 5 September.
How many days of school holidays does Wakefield have in 2026-2027?
91 days including weekends, spread over 5 holidays.
Do these dates apply to every school in Wakefield?
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.