---
title: "Term Dates"
url: "https://birkenheadparkschool.com/about/term-dates"
school: "The Birkenhead Park School"
---

# Term Dates and Holidays 2025-26

## **Academic Year 2026-27**

**GCSE exams take place in May and June.**

Attendance to all examinations is vital so please check before booking summer holidays for Year 11 students.

| **Autumn Term 2026** |
|---|
| **Inset Day** | **Tuesday 1st September 2026** |
| **Open** | **Wednesday 2nd September 2026 to Thursday 22nd October 2026** |
| **Inset Day** | **Friday 23rd October 2026** |
| **Half Term** | **Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October 2026** |
| **Open** | **Monday 2nd November to Friday 18th December 2026** |
| **Inset Day** | **Friday 13th November 2026** |
| **Christmas Break** | **Monday 21st December 2026 to Friday 1st January 2027** |

| **Spring Term 2027** |
|---|
| **Inset Day** | **Monday 4th January 2027** |
| **Open** | **Tuesday 5th January to Friday 12th February 2027** |
| **Half Term** | **Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February 2027** |
| **Open** | **Monday 22nd February to Thursday 25th March 2027** |
| **Spring Break** | **Friday 26th March to Friday 9th April 2026** |

| **Summer Term 2027** |
|---|
| **Open** | **Monday 12th April to Friday 28th May 2027** |
| **May Bank Holiday** | **Monday 3rd May 2027** |
| **Half Term (includes May Bank Holiday)** | **Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June 2027** |
| **Open** | **Monday 7th June to Wednesday 21st July 2027** |
| **Inset Day** | **Monday 28th June 2027** |

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