Here are the school term dates and holidays for Sandwell's primary, secondary and special schools for 2025/2026.
Some academies and voluntary aided church schools may not follow this schedule. You are advised to check with these schools directly.
We strongly recommend that you check exact dates with your school - especially before you book a holiday.
Autumn term 2025
- Term starts: Monday 1 September 2025
- Half-term holiday: Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October 2025
- Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025
- Christmas holiday: Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026
Spring term 2026
- Term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
- Half-term holiday: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026
- Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026
- Easter Holiday: Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026
Summer term 2026
- Term starts: Monday 13 April 2026
- Half-term holiday: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026 (there is also a Bank Holiday on Monday 4 May 2026)
- Term ends: Monday 20 July 2026
- Summer holiday starts: Tuesday 21 July 2026
Schools can now issue fines to parents who take their children out of school during term time.