First Step Day Nursery – Term & Holiday Dates
Last Updated – 18/12/2025
For Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools.
Schools allocate five non-pupil days (INSET) from the school days shown.
| Term | Start Date | End Date | Half Term | Total School Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 | 26 October – 30 October 2026 | 74 days |
| Spring Term | Monday 4 January 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 | 15 February – 19 February 2027 | 54 days |
| Summer Term | Monday 12 April 2027 | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
31 May – 4 June 2027 May Bank Holiday: 3 May 2027 |
67 days |
| Total School Days | 195 days | |||
Important Notes
The above dates may vary for individual schools, especially Foundation, Voluntary Aided schools and Academies.
Parents are strongly advised to check with their child’s school before making any holiday or other commitments.
