England · 2025–26
For most of England, Summer holidays 2025–26 runs 21 July 2026 onwards. 16 of the 43 councils measured here do something different — and if yours is one of them, that difference is worth money.
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.
| Council | Starts | Ends | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 20 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Rutland | 20 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Barnsley | 21 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| Birmingham City Council | 21 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| Bury | 22 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Medway | 22 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Rochdale | 22 Jul 2026 | 28 Aug 2026 | |
| South Gloucestershire | 22 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Bracknell Forest | 23 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Bromley | 23 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Cheshire West and Chester | 23 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| Wokingham | 23 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Derby | 24 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Ealing | 24 Jul 2026 | — | |
| Hertfordshire County Council | 24 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | |
| Plymouth | 24 Jul 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 |