Easter half term 2026 in England is generally the Easter school holiday running from Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026. Easter Sunday falls on 5 April 2026 , with Good Friday on 3 April and Easter Monday on 6 April.

Quick answer

  • England: 30 March to 10 April 2026.
  • Scotland: 3 April to 20 April 2026.
  • Northern Ireland: 2 April to 10 April 2026.
  • Wales: 30 March to 10 April 2026.

Important note

There is usually no separate national “Easter half term” in the UK; schools typically have an Easter holiday / spring break , and exact dates can vary by local authority or individual school. If you want, I can also give you the exact 2026 half-term dates for your council or school area.