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.
