England · 2028–29

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

For most of England, Summer holidays 2028–29 runs 30 July 2029 onwards. 8 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
30 Jul 2029
onwards — 3 of 11 councils (27%)
COUNCILS THAT DIFFER
8
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
Medway24 Jul 2029—
Cheshire West and Chester25 Jul 202931 Aug 2029
Islington25 Jul 2029—
Lewisham25 Jul 2029—
Sutton25 Jul 2029—
Derbyshire26 Jul 2029—
Herefordshire, County of26 Jul 2029—
Staffordshire County Council26 Jul 2029—

Councils using the usual dates

BrentNottinghamNottinghamshire
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