Key information
- Academies and free schools may set different term dates – check the school website or contact them directly.
- Inset days (staff training) are set by each school – parents are notified separately.
- PDF planners – Download easy-to-read calendars for 2025–26 and 2026–27 from the official term dates page.
Term dates 2025–2026
Community and voluntary controlled schools in Swindon:
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday 1 Sept – Wednesday 22 Oct 2025 |
| Term 2 | Monday 3 Nov – Friday 19 Dec 2025 |
| Term 3 | Monday 5 Jan – Friday 13 Feb 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday 23 Feb – Friday 27 Mar 2026 |
| Term 5 | Monday 13 Apr – Friday 22 May 2026 (includes Bank Holidays 4 & 25 May) |
| Term 6 | Monday 1 Jun – Wednesday 22 Jul 2026 |
Source: Swindon Borough Council
Term dates 2026–2027
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday 1 Sept – Wednesday 21 Oct 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday 2 Nov – Friday 18 Dec 2026 |
| Term 3 | Monday 4 Jan – Friday 12 Feb 2027 |
| Term 4 | Monday 22 Feb – Thursday 25 Mar 2027 (includes Bank Holidays 26 & 29 Mar) |
| Term 5 | Monday 12 Apr – Friday 28 May 2027 (includes Bank Holiday 3 May) |
| Term 6 | Monday 7 Jun – Friday 23 Jul 2027 |
Source: Swindon Borough Council
Planning holidays and activities
Use term dates when booking childcare, family holidays, or activities. See our half-term activities, things to do with kids in Swindon, and What's On for holiday ideas.
Official term dates & PDFs
Swindon Borough Council – dates, PDF planners for 2025–26 and 2026–27.
View term dates on swindon.gov.ukTerm dates last verified 16 February 2026. Source: Swindon Borough Council – Dates for school terms and holidays. Term dates can change – always confirm with the council or your child's school. When the council publishes new years (e.g. 2027–28), we update this page.