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UK School Holiday Dates for 2020/2021

Do you need to know School Holidays Dates before you book?

UK School Holiday Dates for 2020/2021Hiked up prices for travel during the School Holidays is the bane of most of our lives. We may have children in school or simply work in education, and are therefore required to take our holidays when the schools are closed. Travel prices can be 100% higher around these dates, and the same bargains that may be available at other times of the year, will be non-existent. With many schools now fining parents for taking their children out of school in order to get those cheaper deals, it is important to check these dates before you commit.   If you book early enough, you may find some free or discounted child prices, but you will need to be quick to snap them up!

If you are lucky enough to be able to travel at any time, you will need to be aware of the dates to avoid.  

England School Holidays for 2019/2020 Academic Year

2020Start DateEnd DateDay of Week
Spring6th April17th AprilMon – Fri
Summer (half term)25th May29th MayMon – Fri
Summer22nd July1st September Wed – Tue

England School Holidays for 2020/2021 Academic Year

2020Start DateEnd DateDay of Week
Autumn (half term)26th October30th OctoberMon – Fri
Winter21st December1st JanuaryMon – Fri
2021   
Spring (half term)15th February19th FebruaryMon – Fri
Spring1st April16th AprilThu – Fri
Summer (half term)31st May4th JuneMon – Fri
Summer26th July Mon

Wales School Holidays for 2019/2020 Academic Year

2020Start DateEnd DateDay of Week
Spring6th April17th AprilMon – Fri
Summer (half term)25th May29th MayMon – Fri
Summer20th July1st SeptemberMon – Tue

Wales School Holidays for 2020/2021 Academic Year

2020Start DateEnd DateDay of Week
Autumn (half term)26th October30th OctoberMon – Fri
Winter21st December1st JanuaryMon – Fri
2021   
Spring (half term)15th February19th FebruaryMon – Fri
Spring29th March9th AprilMon – Fri
Summer (half term)31st May4th June Mon – Fri
Summer21st July Wed

Scotland School Holidays for 2019/2020 Academic Year

2020Start DateEnd DateDay of Week
Spring6th April17th AprilMon – Fri
Summer1st July17th AugustWed – Mon

Scotland School Holidays for 2020/2021 Academic Year

2020Start DateEnd DateDay of Week
Autumn (half term)12th October16th OctoberMon – Fri
Winter21st December4th JanuaryMon – Mon
2021   
Spring (half term)12th February16th FebruaryFri – Tue
Spring2nd April16th AprilFri – Fri
Summer1st July  Thu

Northern Ireland School Holidays for 2019/2020 Academic Year

2020Start DateEnd DateDay of Week
Spring9th April17th AprilThu – Fri
Summer1st July31st AugustWed – Tue

Northern Ireland School Holidays for 2020/2021 Academic Year

2020Start DateEnd DateDay of Week
Autumn (half term)29th October30th OctoberThu – Fri
Winter22nd December1st JanuaryTue – Fri
2021   
Spring (half term)18th February19th FebruaryThu – Fri
Spring1st April9th AprilThu – Fri
Summer1st July Thu

Please bear in mind these tables are only a guide and you should check with local schools and council websites for accurate dates in your area.

Finally, you will find that all associated extras such as airport parking, airport hotels and car hire will also be more expensive, so it is important to book your travel arrangements as early as possible to get the best deals. Check out our blog When to Book Airport Parking. You could save as much as 50% by booking early!