West Berkshire school holidays 2026-2027
Every half term and holiday West Berkshire Council has set for the 2026/27 school year, and how each compares with the rest of the country. These are the council’s dates for the schools it maintains, taken from its full 2026/27 term dates; academies and free schools set their own, and every school sets its own INSET days on top.
| Break | Dates | Days | Versus most councils |
|---|---|---|---|
| October half term | 23–30 October 2026 | 6 | Different |
| Christmas holidays | 21–31 December 2026 | 9 | Different |
| February half term | 15–19 February 2027 | 5 | Same |
| Easter holidays | 26 March – 9 April 2027 | 11 | Same |
| May half term | 31 May – 4 June 2027 | 5 | Same |
| Summer holidays | 24 July – 31 August 2027 | 27 | Different |
When is October half term 2026 in West Berkshire?
23–30 October 2026
Friday, 23 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 - 6 school days. Most councils take 26–30 October 2026.
When are Christmas holidays 2026 in West Berkshire?
21–31 December 2026
Monday, 21 December 2026 to Thursday, 31 December 2026 - 9 school days. Most councils take 21 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027.
When is February half term 2027 in West Berkshire?
15–19 February 2027
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 - 5 school days. The same week as most councils in England and Wales.
When are Easter holidays 2027 in West Berkshire?
26 March – 9 April 2027
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 - 11 school days. The same dates as most councils in England and Wales.
When is May half term 2027 in West Berkshire?
31 May – 4 June 2027
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027 - 5 school days. The same week as most councils in England and Wales.
When are Summer holidays 2027 in West Berkshire?
24 July – 31 August 2027
Saturday, 24 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027 - 27 school days. Most councils take 22 July – 31 August 2027.
When do West Berkshire schools go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. Many schools use the first day or two as INSET days, so pupils may start later - each school's own page says.
When do West Berkshire schools break up for summer 2027?
The summer term ends on Friday, 23 July 2027.