Planning family life around the school calendar is much easier when you know the key dates. Whether you’re checking Derbyshire school holidays or need Derbyshire school term dates for the coming years, we’ve got you covered.
We include Derbyshire primary school term dates, Derbyshire school start dates, Derbyshire school end dates, every autumn half term, spring half term, summer half term, Christmas holidays, Easter holidays, and May Day Derbyshire schools closures.
Derbyshire School Holidays 2025 to 2026
2025-2026 Academic Year
Below are the official Derbyshire school holidays and term dates for the 2025-2026 academic year.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term (Term 1) | 4 September 2025 | 24 October 2025 |
| Autumn Half Term | 25 October 2025 | 2 November 2025 |
| Autumn Term (Term 2) | 3 November 2025 | 19 December 2025 |
| Christmas Holidays | 20 December 2025 | 4 January 2026 |
| Spring Term (Term 3) | 5 January 2026 | 13 February 2026 |
| Spring Half Term | 14 February 2026 | 22 February 2026 |
| Spring Term (Term 4) | 23 February 2026 | 27 March 2026 |
| Easter Holidays | 28 March 2026 | 12 April 2026 |
| Summer Term (Term 5) | 13 April 2026 | 22 May 2026 |
| May Bank Holiday | 4 May 2026 | (Schools closed) |
| Summer Half Term | 23 May 2026 | 31 May 2026 |
| Summer Term (Term 6) | 1 June 2026 | 23 July 2026 |
Derbyshire School Holidays 2026 to 2027
2026-2027 Academic Year
For the 2026-2027 academic year, here are the confirmed term and holiday dates for Derbyshire schools.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term (Term 1) | 4 September 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
| Autumn Half Term | 24 October 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| Autumn Term (Term 2) | 2 November 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
| Christmas Holidays | 19 December 2026 | 3 January 2027 |
| Spring Term (Term 3) | 4 January 2027 | 12 February 2027 |
| Spring Half Term | 13 February 2027 | 21 February 2027 |
| Spring Term (Term 4) | 22 February 2027 | 25 March 2027 |
| Easter Holidays | 26 March 2027 | 11 April 2027 |
| Summer Term (Term 5) | 12 April 2027 | 28 May 2027 |
| May Bank Holiday | 3 May 2027 | (Schools closed) |
| Summer Half Term | 29 May 2027 | 6 June 2027 |
| Summer Term (Term 6) | 7 June 2027 | 26 July 2027 |
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Derbyshire School Holidays 2027 to 2028
2027-2028 Academic Year
Here are the Derbyshire school holidays 2027 to 2028 to help you plan family breaks and childcare.
| Term / Holiday | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term (Term 1) | 6 September 2027 | 22 October 2027 |
| Autumn Half Term | 23 October 2027 | 31 October 2027 |
| Autumn Term (Term 2) | 1 November 2027 | 22 December 2027 |
| Christmas Holidays | 23 December 2027 | 5 January 2028 |
| Spring Term (Term 3) | 6 January 2028 | 18 February 2028 |
| Spring Half Term | 19 February 2028 | 27 February 2028 |
| Spring Term (Term 4) | 28 February 2028 | 7 April 2028 |
| Easter Holidays | 8 April 2028 | 23 April 2028 |
| Summer Term (Term 5) | 24 April 2028 | 26 May 2028 |
| May Bank Holiday | 1 May 2028 | (Schools closed) |
| Summer Half Term | 27 May 2028 | 4 June 2028 |
| Summer Term (Term 6) | 5 June 2028 | 24 July 2028 |
Inset Days in Derbyshire
Inset days (teacher training days) are not uniform across all Derbyshire schools. Each school sets its own five days. However, most Derbyshire schools schedule inset days on:
- The first day of the autumn term
- The day after the autumn half term
- The first day of the spring term
- The first day of the summer term
- One flexible day (often before Easter or May half term)
To get exact Derbyshire school closure dates for inset days, check your school’s website or call the school office.
When Do Derbyshire Schools Go Back?
Here are the main school return dates for Derbyshire across all three academic years:
- September 2025 return: Thursday 4 September 2025
- January 2026 return: Monday 5 January 2026
- April 2026 return: Monday 13 April 2026
- September 2026 return: Friday 4 September 2026
- January 2027 return: Monday 4 January 2027
- September 2027 return: Monday 6 September 2027
- January 2028 return: Thursday 6 January 2028
These are the dates when normal lessons resume after each major break.
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FAQs
Are May bank holidays school holidays in Derbyshire?
Yes. Schools are closed on May Day (first Monday in May) as it’s a public bank holiday.
Do all Derbyshire schools have the same term dates?
No. While most follow the Derbyshire local authority term dates, academies and faith schools may differ slightly.
How many inset days do Derbyshire schools have?
Up to five per academic year. Dates vary by school, so check your school’s calendar.
Where can I find the official Derbyshire school calendar?
On the Derbyshire County Council website or via your child’s school directly.
Do Derbyshire schools close for the May bank holiday in 2028?
Yes, on Monday 1 May 2028. It’s a statutory bank holiday across the UK.
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