School term and holiday dates

For school specific INSET days, please contact the relevant school. Usually, schools have 5 INSET days during the academic year (including the designated days).

In January 2023 the Minister for Education and Welsh Language laid the Education (School Day and School Year) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023. The Regulations increase the number of INSET days from 5 to 6 days for the next 3 academic years (2022 to 2023, 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025).

Good Friday

• 29th March 2024
• 18th April 2025
• 3rd April 2026

May Day

• 6th May 2024
• 5th May 2025
• 4th May 2026

Please note that this calendar is subject to any changes that may arise as a result of government policy decisions. We do not accept liability for any losses incurred in respect of altered holiday arrangements following such changes.

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