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Term Times

Parents often dread half terms; having to keep the little ones entertained for weeks on end can be difficult. So you know when to start preparing for an upcoming school holiday, here’s the term dates for this year:

The dates below are only a recommendation for schools to adopt you should check with the individual school if you wish to know the dates they will be using.

Looking for things to do in half term, check out our comprehensive guide on what to do for half term in Swindon here.

Half terms will commence between term dates.

2023 - 2024 Term Dates

Term 1

Start: Friday 1st September 2023

Finish: Wednesday 18th October 2023

Term 2

Start: Monday 30th October 2023

Finish: Friday 15th December 2023

Term 3

Start: Tuesday 2nd January 2024

Finish: Friday 9th February 2024

Term 4

Start: Monday 19th February 2024

Finish: Thursday 28th March 2024

Term 5

Start: Monday 15th April 2024

Finish: Friday 24th May 2024

Term 6

Start: Monday 3rd June 2024

Finish: Thursday 25th July 2024

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

01 January 2024– New Year’s Day

29 March 2024 – Good Friday

01 April 2024 – Easter Monday

06 May 2024 – May Day

27 May 2024 – Late May Bank Holiday

26 August 2024 - August Bank Holiday

25 December 2024 – Christmas Day

26 December 2024 - Boxing Day

2024 - 2025 Term Dates

Term 1

Start: Monday 2nd September 2024

Finish: Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Term 2

Start: Monday 4th November 2024

Finish: Friday 20th December 2024

Term 3

Start: Monday 6th January 2025

Finish: Friday 14th February 2025

Term 4

Start: Monday 24th February 2025

Finish: Friday 4th April 2025

Term 5

Start: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Finish: Friday 23th May 2025

Term 6

Start: Monday 2nd June 2025

Finish: Thursday 24th July 2025

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
01 January - New Year’s Day
18 April - Good Friday
21 April - Easter Monday
05 May - Early May bank holiday
26 May - Spring bank holiday
25 August - Summer bank holiday
25 December - Christmas Day
26 December - Boxing Day