England · 2028–29

Christmas holidays 2028–29: when it is, and who differs

For most of England, Christmas holidays 2028–29 runs 18 December 2028 to 1 January 2029. 7 of the 11 councils measured here do something different — and if yours is one of them, that difference is worth money.

The usual dates

MOST COUNCILS
18 Dec 2028
to 1 Jan 2029 — 4 of 11 councils (36%)
COUNCILS THAT DIFFER
7
listed below
COUNCILS MEASURED
11
of England’s 153 — see how this is built

Councils that break at a different time

A council marked off-peak is on holiday in a week when most of England is still in school. That is a legal, penalty-free, off-peak window if you live there.

CouncilStartsEnds
Nottingham21 Dec 20283 Jan 2029
Nottinghamshire21 Dec 20283 Jan 2029
Herefordshire, County of22 Dec 20285 Jan 2029
Staffordshire County Council22 Dec 20285 Jan 2029
Cheshire West and Chester25 Dec 20285 Jan 2029
Derbyshire25 Dec 20285 Jan 2029
Medway25 Dec 20285 Jan 2029

Councils using the usual dates

BrentIslingtonLewishamSutton
Check my own councilWhat a term-time trip costs