February half term 2027

Also called spring half term, feb half term, half term 2.

For most councils

15–19 February 2027

Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February · 5 school days

129 of 145 councils in England and Wales (89%) take these dates. The other 16 are listed below.

February half term 2027 by council

Grouped by the dates each council takes, most common first. Every council links to its own year.

13–21 February 2027

5 councils · 5 school days

15–20 February 2027

1 council · 5 school days

22–26 February 2027

1 council · 5 school days

* Worked out from the gap between terms, because the council publishes term dates rather than holiday dates.

Questions

When is February half term 2027?
For most councils in England and Wales, February half term 2027 runs from Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 - 129 of 145 councils. The earliest council starts on 8 February 2027 and the latest finishes on 26 February 2027.
How long is February half term 2027?
5 school days for most councils. A half term is one week, though a few councils take two.
Do all councils have the same February half term?
No. 5 different sets of dates are in use for February half term 2027. 129 councils take 15–19 February 2027; the next most common is 8–12 February 2027, taken by 9. Academies and free schools can set their own dates again, so check your school's page.

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