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West Midlands schools term times 2025/2026: These are the 2025/26 term dates and holiday times for schools in the West Midlands

It’s back to school time as the summer holidays are over. But it’s not too long till half term and Christmas - here’s a look at school terms for schools across the West Midlands

By Fionnuala Bourke
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Here’s a look at the term dates for schools across the West Midlands for the remainder of this school year.

This includes state-funded academies, boarding schools, free schools and faith schools across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Birmingham

Autumn Term

Back to school - Monday, September 1 to Friday, October 24

Autumn half term - Monday, October 27 to Friday, October 31 

Back to school - Monday, November 3 to Friday, December 19  

Christmas Holiday - Monday, December 22 to January 2

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The average back to school spend per child is £108.59 according to research for MyVoucherCodes (Ian West/PA)

Spring Term

Back to school - Monday, January 5 2026 to Friday February 13

Half term - Monday, February 16 to Friday February 20

Back to school - Monday, February 23 to Friday, March 27

Easter holidays - Monday, March 30 to Friday, April 10

Summer Term

Back to school - Monday April 13 to Friday May 22

Half term - Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29

Back to school - Monday, June 1 to Friday July 17

Please note...

These are the recommended term dates for schools from councils covering Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell and Birmingham.

Please note: Some schools may choose to adopt different dates.