England · 2028–29

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

For most of England, October half-term 2028–29 runs 23 October 2028 to 27 October 2028. 3 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
23 Oct 2028
to 27 Oct 2028 — 8 of 11 councils (73%)
COUNCILS THAT DIFFER
3
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
Nottingham23 Oct 20283 Nov 2028
Nottinghamshire23 Oct 20283 Nov 2028
Cheshire West and Chester30 Oct 20283 Nov 2028

Councils using the usual dates

BrentDerbyshireHerefordshire, County ofIslingtonLewishamMedwayStaffordshire County CouncilSutton
Check my own councilWhat a term-time trip costs