United Kingdom (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) 2026/27 - beginning and end of the school year

Beginning of the school year

Set by each local authority or school. England: Camden 2 September 2026, Manchester 1 September 2026. Wales: 1 September 2026 (all authorities except Powys). Northern Ireland: 1 September 2026.

End of the school year

England: 22 July 2027 (Camden, Manchester). Wales: 20 July 2027 (Cardiff), 16 July 2027 (Powys). Northern Ireland: summer holiday begins 1 July 2027.