With half term, inset days and the big summer holiday, it’s hard to always keep track of when your kids go back to school.
To make life a little easier, we’ve rounded up the 2017/18 holiday dates below so you can pencil it in on you calendar straight away.
These dates are for the majority of primary and secondary schools across the UK, but it’s important to remember, some school dates will differ if you live in Scotland or Wales, or your child is at a private school.
School Holiday Dates For Your Diary
Summer Holiday 2017
Tuesday 25 July - Monday 4 September
Please note: Many schools have an inset day on Monday 4 September and Tuesday 5 September, with children returning on Wednesday 6 September. Double check with your school.
October Half Term 2017
Monday 3 October - Friday 3 November
Christmas Holiday 2017
Thursday 21 December - Thursday 4 January 2018
February Half Term 2017
Monday 12 February - Friday 16 February
May Half Term 2017
Monday 28 May - Friday 1 June
Summer Holiday 2018
Tuesday 24 July - Monday 3 September.
Want to find out the exact dates for your child’s school? Visit this link, enter in your postcode and press ‘Find’. It’ll show you the school holiday dates in your area.
Now to get those dates on the calendar!