Term Dates

Term Dates 2026-2027

Term dates for Staffordshire

Term Dates for 2026- 2027 have been set for Staffordshire Local Authority schools. Whilst Academies are free to set their own term dates, at Cheslyn Hay we follow the main term dates set by Staffordshire. Schools, in addition, are able to arrange their own INSET (In Service Training) days. These will be published on this website when they are agreed.

INSET Days - the school is closed to students during our annual In Service Training days. 

• Tuesday 1 September
• Wednesday 2 September

Autumn Term 2026

Term starts: Thursday 3 September for Year 7 and 12 only 
                          Friday 4 September all years
Half Term Holiday: Monday 26 October to Friday 30
October Term ends: Friday 18 December
Holiday: Monday 21 December to Friday 1 January

Spring Term 2027

Term starts: Monday 4 January
Half Term Holiday: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February
Term ends: Thursday 25 March (Good Friday bank holiday - Friday 26 March)
Holiday: Tuesday 30 March – Friday 9 April (Easter Monday bank holiday - Monday 29 March)

Summer Term 2027

Term starts: Monday 12 April
May Day: Monday 3 May
Half Term Holiday: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June
Term ends: Wednesday 21 July
Holiday: Thursday 22 July – Wednesday 1 September