England · 2028–29

February half-term 2028–29: when it is, and who differs

For most of England, February half-term 2028–29 runs 12 February 2029 to 16 February 2029. 2 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
12 Feb 2029
to 16 Feb 2029 — 9 of 11 councils (82%)
COUNCILS THAT DIFFER
2
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
Cheshire West and Chester19 Feb 202923 Feb 2029
Derbyshire19 Feb 202923 Feb 2029

Councils using the usual dates

BrentHerefordshire, County ofIslingtonLewishamMedwayNottinghamNottinghamshireStaffordshire County CouncilSutton
Check my own councilWhat a term-time trip costs