School Holidays UK 2024: Check for Autumn, Spring and Summer!

The Easter Holidays in the UK will last till 12 April 2024. School holidays of your children are a prominent factor in planning the next holiday getaway with the family. The article covers the school holidays list from summer to winter to help you plan your next trip.

School Holidays UK 2024

The UK schools run from early September to late or mid-July and segment the academic year into three terms. The three terms are divided into the following months:

• Autumn term (September to mid-December)  
• Spring Term (January to Easter)
• Summer Term (Easter to mid-July)

The school grants holidays for a week or two at the end of each term. The Children will have Easter Holidays separating their Spring and Summer terms, whereas Christmas Holidays separate their Autumn and Spring terms. 

Generally in the UK, the local council Education authority decides the holiday dates for the schools in the region, that’s why the school holidays in the country can vary according to the area. 

Parents can check their child’s school term and holiday dates on their local council websites at across the UK by simply entering their postcode. 

We have curated the list of School Holidays in the UK for different locations in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, and Wales for parents to make it easy for them to plan and organize their vacations. 

List of 2024 School Holidays for England

We have curated the list from the Summer Half Term holidays as the Easter Holidays are already near their end.

List of 2024 Wales School Holidays

People living in Wales, UK can check the following list of school holidays for 2024:

List of 2024 Northern Ireland School Holidays

People living in Northern Ireland can check the following list of school holidays for their children to plan their vacation accordingly:

List of 2024 Scotland School Holidays

People living in Scotland can check the following list of school holidays for their children: 

Fun Activities and Ideas for the Upcoming Vacation 

Parents can plan some fun activities to engage their children during vacations when they are chilling at home. The activities will help them learn some new things and let them enjoy some quality time with their family. 

Here are some ideas that you can try for the upcoming vacations of your kids: 

• Baking or Cooking: You can bake some cookies with your kids and enjoy a fun time with your kids. Make sure you just supervise them in making the desserts or cookies and let them free to use their creative minds. You can also cook many dishes with your kids such as Pizza or pasta as it gives them a sense of maturity and independence.
• Art activities: You can tell them to collect some stones and paint them. Or you can buy a sketchbook for fun painting time with your kids.
• Camping night in the backyard: You can plan a camping night in your backyard and play indoor games with the kids. You can have a barbeque party in your backyard with close friends and kids to enjoy a pleasant time with friends and family. 
• Treasure Hunt: You can create a treasure hunt on your property for your kids and their friends. You can make clues on your own to make it more interesting for the kids. 

Activities like these make your kid’s vacation memorable, so make sure you plan such activities for your kids. School holiday dates all over the UK may vary, so it’s good if you know the holiday dates beforehand to plan fun activities for your kids or to plan the next holiday getaway with your family.