School term dates make provision for 195 school days. Within these 195 days, schools are allowed to close for six days for training purposes. You should contact your child's school for information about the days on which they will close for training purposes.
2026/2027 Academic Year
| Term | Term Begins | Half Term Begins | Half Term Ends | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Tuesday 01.09.26 | Monday 26.10.26 | Friday 30.10.26 | Friday 18.12.26 |
| Spring | Monday 04.01.27 | Monday 08.02.27 | Friday 12.02.27 | Friday 19.03.27 |
| Summer | Monday 05.04.27 | Monday 31.05.27 | Friday 04.06.27 | Tuesday 20.07.27 |
2027/2028 Academic Year
| Term | Term Begins | Half Term Begins | Half Term Ends | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Thursday 02.09.27 | Monday 25.10.27 | Friday 29.10.27 | Friday 17.12.27 |
| Spring | Tuesday 04.01.28 | Monday 21.02.28 | Friday 25.02.28 | Friday 07.04.28 |
| Summer | Monday 24.04.28 | Monday 29.05.28 | Friday 02.06.28 | Friday 21.07.28 |
Occasionally schools have to close as a result of bad weather or unavoidable emergencies such as loss of utility services. A message about school closures will appear on this website.
In setting school term dates and holidays, Torfaen consults with its neighbouring authorities in order to achieve a consistent approach across the South East Wales area. Any proposed dates are also the subject of consultation with the various teaching unions.