Half term in 2025 depends on where in the UK you are, but most schools follow similar patterns and always say “check your school or council” for the exact dates.

Quick Scoop: Half term 2025 (most common dates)

For England (and often Wales), the most typical school half terms in 2025 are:

  • Spring half term: Monday 17 February – Friday 21 February 2025 (many areas), though some areas use 10–14 or 24–28 February.
  • Summer half term: Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May 2025.
  • Autumn half term: usually a week around Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025, but there is variation by council.

Schools in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland often have similar patterns (one week in February, late May/early June, and a week in October), but the exact days can shift by a week or differ completely.

Important: why dates differ

  • Each local authority (and sometimes academies/independent schools) sets its own calendar, so two nearby councils can have different half term weeks.
  • Many national “half term 2025” pages actually list several possible weeks and explicitly tell you to confirm with your council or school.

How to be sure for your child’s school

To avoid booking a holiday on the wrong week, double‑check with:

  1. Your local council’s “term and holiday dates” page (search your council name + “school term dates 2024–2025”). These pages are updated and show half term weeks clearly.
  1. Your child’s school website or newsletter – academies and faith schools sometimes differ slightly from the council pattern.

At‑a‑glance table (typical pattern)

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Half term 2025 Most common dates Notes
Spring half term 17–21 February 2025 Some areas use 10–14 or 24–28 February – always check locally.
Summer half term 26–30 May 2025 Lines up with the late May bank holiday in most of the UK.
Autumn half term Week of 27–31 October 2025 (varies) Often timed around Halloween; exact week depends on your council.

TL;DR: For “when is half term 2025?”, the safest assumption is
– Spring: mid‑February 2025 (often 17–21 Feb)
– Summer: 26–30 May 2025
– Autumn: a week around 27–31 October 2025
but always confirm with your specific school or local authority before making plans.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.