School holidays and term dates
This page gives a brief overview of the terms dates within Doncaster. Individual dates may vary: For Academies and Church Schools - please check with the School. You will find information about the current and future school holiday dates, and there are also downloadable versions of the school holiday calendars available in the downloads section of this page.
The Council is responsible for determining school holiday patterns for its maintained schools.
Following consultation on previous school holiday patterns the Council agreed to set the late spring holiday, normally around Easter, to cover the majority of the first two weeks of April with the remainder following the traditional holiday pattern.
2024-25 School Holiday Pattern*
A copy of the holiday pattern for community primary schools, community special schools and Pupil Referral Units is in the download section at the bottom of this page.
*For Academies, Free Schools and Church Schools check with the School.
| Holiday | Closed From | Reopens |
| Autumn Term | Monday 2nd September 2024 | |
| Autumn Half Term | Monday 28th October 2024 | Monday 4th November 2024 |
| Christmas Holiday | Monday 23rd December 2024 | Monday 6th January 2025 |
| Spring Half Term | Monday 17th February 2025 | Monday 24th February 2025 |
| Easter Holiday | Monday 31st March 2025 | Monday 14th April 2025 |
| Easter Bank Holidays | Friday 18th April 2025 | Tuesday 22nd April 2025 |
| May Bank Holiday | Monday 5th May 2025 | Tuesday 6th May 2025 |
| Summer Half Term | Monday 26th May 2025 | Monday 2nd June 2025 |
| Summer Holiday | Thursday 24th July 2025 |
Please note: There are five training days to be arranged.
2025-26 School Holiday Pattern*
A copy of the holiday pattern for community primary schools, community special schools and Pupil Referral Units is in the download section at the bottom of this page.
*For Academies, Free Schools and Church Schools check with the School.
| Holiday | Closed From | Reopens |
| Autumn Term | Monday 1st September 2025 | |
| Autumn Half Term | Monday 27th October 2025 | Monday 3rd November 2025 |
| Christmas Holiday | Monday 22nd December 2025 | Monday 5th January 2026 |
| Spring Half Term | Monday 16th February 2026 | Monday 23rd February 2026 |
| Easter Holiday | Monday 30th March 2026 | Monday 13th April 2026 |
| May Bank Holiday | Monday 4th May 2026 | Tuesday 5th May 2026 |
| Summer Half Term | Monday 25th May 2026 | Monday 1st June 2026 |
| Summer Holiday | Tuesday 21st July 2026 |
Please note: There are five training days to be arranged.
Contact:
- Email: SchoolOrg@doncaster.gov.uk
2026-27 School Holiday Pattern Consultation
City of Doncaster Council following holiday pattern for 2026-27. This pattern applies to the Community Maintained Schools, Community Special School and Pupil Referral Units within the City. Academies and Church Schools will be encouraged to set the same or similar dates but are responsible for setting their own dates.
Downloads & Resources
- School Calendar 2024 25 (Final)
- Download (112KB - PDF)
- School Calendar 2025-26
- Download (139KB - PDF)
- School Calendar 2026 - 27
- Download (113KB - PDF)
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