Planning the School Year
Planning ahead is an important part of family life, and we want to make it as easy as possible for parents and carers to keep track of the school year.
Below you’ll find Ribbon Academy’s term dates and school holiday arrangements for the 2026–2027 academic year, including half-term breaks, Christmas and Easter holidays, and the dates children return to school.
Please take note of these dates when making family arrangements and remember to check for any additional school closures or staff training days.
For other important dates, including school events, celebrations and activities, please visit our School Calendar page.
School Holidays for the 2026/27 Academic Year
| Holiday | Closing date | Date re-opens |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | Friday 17 July 2026 | Wednesday 2 September 2026 |
| Autumn half-term 2026 | Friday 23 October 2026 | Monday 2 November 2026 |
| Christmas 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 | Tuesday 5 January 2027 |
| Spring half-term 2027 | Friday 12 February 2027 | Monday 22 February 2027 |
| Easter 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 |
| May Day 2027 | Friday 30 April 2027 | Tuesday 4 May 2027 |
| Summer half-term 2027 | Friday 28 May 2027 | Monday 7 June 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | Friday 16 July 2027 |
School Holidays for the 2027/28 Academic Year
| Holiday | Closing date | Date re-opens |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | Friday 16 July 2027 | Friday 3 September 2027 |
| Autumn half-term 2025 | Friday 22 October 2027 | Monday 1 November 2027 |
| Christmas 2025 | Friday 17 December 2027 | Wednesday 5 January 2028 |
| Spring half-term 2026 | Friday 18 February 2028 | Monday 28 February 2028 |
| Easter 2026 | Friday 7 April 2028 | Monday 24 April 2028 |
| May Day 2026 | Friday 28 April 2028 | Tuesday 2 May 2028 |
| Summer half-term 2026 | Friday 26 May 2028 | Monday 5 June 2028 |
| Summer 2026 | Friday 18 July 2028 |
Academic Calendar – 2027-2028 – Calendar View
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