England · 2025–26

October half-term 2025–26: when it is, and who differs

For most of England, October half-term 2025–26 runs 27 October 2025 to 31 October 2025. 4 of the 43 councils measured here do something different — and if yours is one of them, that difference is worth money.

The usual dates

MOST COUNCILS
27 Oct 2025
to 31 Oct 2025 — 39 of 43 councils (91%)
COUNCILS THAT DIFFER
4
listed below
COUNCILS MEASURED
43
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
Bromley20 Oct 202531 Oct 2025off-peak week
Medway20 Oct 202524 Oct 2025off-peak week
Rutland20 Oct 202531 Oct 2025off-peak week
Plymouth25 Oct 20252 Nov 2025off-peak week

Councils using the usual dates