UK school holiday dates 2020-21

around 6 weeks
Summer holidays in the UK typically last for around 6 weeks, though this can differ from school to school, and district to district. Make sure you check with your child’s school for the exact dates.

England 2021 School Holidays

England. In England, most schools will break up for the summer on Friday 23 July. However, term dates can differ by council areas, so some schools may break up slightly earlier or later than others. The autumn term is due to start on Friday 3 September.

Put simply, every year summer begins on 1 June and lasts until 31 August under this measurement, with autumn then starting on 1 September. So, in these terms, summer has officially begun in Britain.

• Autumn break: 26 October – 30 October 2020.
• Christmas break: 21 December – 1 January 2021.
• February break: 15 February – 19 February 2021.
• Easter break: 2nd April – 16 April 2021.
• May break: 31 May – 4 June 2021.
• Summer break: 23 July – 1 September 2021.

English School Holidays 2021/22

Summer also provides a lot of seasonal job opportunities, meaning more students are likely to take the summer off to work if there are more jobs available during that time of year. But part of what summer means to university students is based on what they get out of it.

Although the academic year is somewhat shorter – often beginning in late September/early October and ending in May/June – universities do not have a half-term holiday, an aspect of sixth form that I really missed when I first began my studies last year.

This year, astronomical summer began on 21 June 2021 and ended on 22 September 2021.

The summer holidays are typically the longest school holidays, and often the most popular time for families looking for a taste of adventure. There are also holidays around Christmas and Easter, as well as several half-terms. When is School Half Term?

Summer holidays in the UK typically last for around 6 weeks, though this can differ from school to school, and district to district. Make sure you check with your child’s school for the exact dates.

The history of summer holidays is clouded with myths. You should also read… One popular idea is that school children have a long summer holiday (six weeks for most pupils in the UK) so that they could help work in the fields over the summer.

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