Torbay school term dates & holidays 2026/27 and 2027/28
Compiled from Torbay Council's published calendar · last checked 12 September 2026
These are the official school term dates and holidays set by Torbay Council for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 academic years: term start and finish dates, half terms, and the Christmas, Easter and summer breaks. We take the dates straight from the council's own published calendar (linked below), convert them into one consistent format, and recheck them each academic year. School-day counts exclude weekends and half term but not inset days, which individual schools choose themselves.
Torbay term dates 2026/27
| Period | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term 2026 term | Thursday 3 September 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 | 72 school days |
| October half term holiday | Monday 26 October 2026 | Friday 30 October 2026 | |
| Christmas holiday holiday | Saturday 19 December 2026 | Sunday 3 January 2027 | |
| Spring term 2027 term | Monday 4 January 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 | 54 school days |
| February half term holiday | Monday 15 February 2027 | Friday 19 February 2027 | |
| Easter holiday holiday | Friday 26 March 2027 | Sunday 11 April 2027 | |
| Summer term 2027 term | Monday 12 April 2027 | Friday 23 July 2027 | 70 school days |
| May half term holiday | Monday 31 May 2027 | Friday 4 June 2027 |
- The council lists term day counts: Autumn 72 days, Spring 54 days, Summer 69 days.
- Christmas break: Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027. Easter break: Friday 26 March 2027 to Friday 9 April 2027.
- Bank holidays in the year include Good Friday 26 March 2027, Easter Monday 29 March 2027, early May 3 May 2027 and spring bank holiday 31 May 2027.
Torbay term dates 2027/28
| Period | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term 2027 term | Thursday 2 September 2027 | Friday 17 December 2027 | 72 school days |
| October half term holiday | Monday 25 October 2027 | Friday 29 October 2027 | |
| Christmas holiday holiday | Saturday 18 December 2027 | Tuesday 4 January 2028 | |
| Spring term 2028 term | Wednesday 5 January 2028 | Friday 31 March 2028 | 58 school days |
| February half term holiday | Monday 14 February 2028 | Friday 18 February 2028 | |
| Easter holiday holiday | Saturday 1 April 2028 | Monday 17 April 2028 | |
| Summer term 2028 term | Tuesday 18 April 2028 | Tuesday 25 July 2028 | 66 school days |
| May half term holiday | Monday 29 May 2028 | Friday 2 June 2028 |
- Published at https://www.torbay.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/term-dates/term-dates-202728/
- The council lists term day counts: Autumn 72 days, Spring 58 days, Summer 65 days.
- Spring term starts Wednesday 5 January 2028 after a Christmas break of Monday 20 December 2027 to Tuesday 4 January 2028.
- Easter break: Monday 3 April 2028 to Monday 17 April 2028. Summer term ends Tuesday 25 July 2028.
Common questions
When is October half term in Torbay?
October half term in Torbay runs from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026. Pupils return the following school day.
When do Torbay schools break up for Christmas?
The autumn term in Torbay ends on Friday 18 December 2026, so that is the last day of school before the Christmas holiday.
When do Torbay schools break up for summer?
The summer term ends on Friday 23 July 2027. The summer holiday starts the next day.
Is Torbay's October half term the same as neighbouring councils?
Partly. Of the 13 other South West councils we cover, 11 share Torbay's October half term week in 2026/27, while Swindon, Wiltshire differ. If your children attend schools under different councils, check both pages before booking.
Do all schools in Torbay follow these dates?
No. These are Torbay Council's published dates for community and voluntary-controlled schools. Academies, free schools, foundation schools and private schools set their own calendars, and every school adds its own inset days. Check with your school before booking anything you can't refund.