Autumn 2023
Term 1 [35 days]
Term starts on: Monday 4 September 2023*.
Term ends on: Friday 20 October 2023.
October Holiday: Monday 23 October 2023 to Friday 27 October 2023.
Term 2 [35 days]
Term starts on: Monday 30 October 2023.
Term ends on: Friday 15 December 2023.
Christmas Holiday: Monday 18 December 2023 to Tuesday 2 January 2024.
Spring 2024
Term 3 [28 days]
Term starts on: Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Term ends on: Friday 9 February 2024.
February Holiday: Monday 12 February 2024 to Friday 16 February 2024.
Term 4 [29 days]
Term starts on: Monday 19 February 2024.
Term ends on: Thursday 28 March 2024.
Spring Holiday: Friday 29 March 2024 to Friday 12 April 2024.
[Good Friday: 29 March 2024; Easter Monday: 1 April 2024].
Summer 2024
Term 5 [29 days]
Term starts on:
Monday 15 April 2024.
Term ends on: Friday 24 May 2024.
May Holiday: Monday 27 May 2024 to Friday 31 May 2024.
Term 6 [39 days]
Term starts on: Monday 3 June 2024.
Term ends on: Thursday 25 July 2024.
Total: 195 days
*Inset Days – There are five Inset [or Teacher Training] Days to be taken during the 2023/24 academic year. One of these, set by the LA, will be the first day of Term 1 [Monday 4 September 2022]. The remaining four days must be taken within the 195 days given above.
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Bank Holidays 2023/24
- Christmas Day: Monday 25 December 2023
- Boxing Day Holiday: Tuesday 26 December 2023.
- New Year’s Day: Monday 1 January 2024.
- Good Friday: Friday 29 March 2024.
- Easter Monday: Monday 1 April 2024.
- May Day Holiday: Monday 6 May 2024.
- Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 27 May 2024.
- August Bank Holiday: Monday 26 August 2024.
Here are the school term dates and holidays for Sandwell's primary, secondary and special schools for 2023 to 2024.
Some academies and voluntary aided church schools may not follow this schedule. You are advised to check with these schools directly.
We strongly recommend that you check exact dates with your school - especially before you book a holiday.
Autumn term 2023
- Term starts: Tuesday 5 September 2023
- Half-term holiday: Monday 30 October to Friday 3 November 2023
- Term ends: Friday 22 December 2023
- Christmas holiday: Monday 25 December 2023 to Friday 5 January 2024
Spring term 2024
- Term starts: Monday 8 January 2024
- Half-term holiday: Monday 12 February 2024 to Friday 16 February 2024
- Term ends: Friday 22 March 2024
- Easter Holiday: Monday 25 March to Friday 5 April 2024
Summer term 2024
- Term starts: Monday 8 April 2024
- Half-term holiday: Monday 27 May 2024 to Friday 31 May 2024
- Term ends: Monday 22 July 2024
- Summer
holiday starts: Tuesday 23 July 2024
Your school will let you know about any teacher training days.
- Check term dates for 2022/23
You may get fined if you take your children out of school during term time
Schools can now issue fines to parents who take their children out of school during term time.
Please think carefully before booking a holiday in term time. You should consider the potential impact on your child's education.
Statistics show that 10 days' absence in any academic year means pupils' learning suffers and they do worse in tests and exams.
Remember that schools don't have to provide work for students taking holidays during term time.
School terms and holiday dates are shown here for the school year beginning in September 2023. These dates apply to all community nursery, primary, secondary and special schools. In 2023/24 pupils should attend for 190 days [or 380 half sessions]. Schools which close for local elections are required to extend the summer term or coincide it with an 'inset' day. Academies, free and voluntary
aided schools have similar dates, but it is recommended that you check with individual schools. Term time: Monday 4 September to Friday 20 October 2023.Term dates 2023 to 2024
Term one
Half-term holiday: Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October 2023.
Term two
Term time: Monday 30 October to Thursday 21 December 2023.
Christmas and New Year holiday: Friday 22 December 2023 to Friday 5 January 2024.
Term three
Term time: Monday 8 January to Friday 9 February 2024.
Half-term holiday: Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February 2024.
Term four
Term time: Monday 19 February to Thursday 28 March 2024.
Easter holiday: Friday 29 March to Friday 12 April 2024.
Term five
Term time: Monday 15 April to Friday 24 May 2024 [except May Day bank holiday on 6 May].
Half-term holiday: Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May 2024 [spring bank holiday on 27 May].
Term six
Term time: Monday 3 June to Wednesday 24 July 2024.