School term dates and school holidays

School term and holiday dates for all local authority maintained and voluntary controlled schools in Southampton.

2023-24 term dates

Term Open Half term Close
Autumn 2023 4 September 2023 23 October - 27 October 15 December
Spring 2024 2 January 2024 12 February - 16 February 28 March
Summer 2024 15 April 2024 27 May - 31 May 24 July

2023-24 school year calendar (valid until 24 July 2024)

2024-25 term dates

Term Open Half term Close
Autumn 2024 2 September 2024 28 October - 1 November 2024 20 December 2024
Spring 2024 6 January 2025 17 February - 21 February 2025 4 April 2025
Summer 2024 22 April 2025 26 May - 30 May 2025 22 July 2025

2024-25 school year calendar (valid until 22 July 2025)

INSET Days

Schools close to pupils on several days a year for in-service education and training (INSET) days. You will need to contact the schools directly for these dates, or check their websites.

Further information

See our information on School uniform grants.