When do kids go back to school? UK 2019/20 school term calendar

SCHOOL children are well in to their autumn term as they enjoy their first half term of the academic year.

Here are the key term dates for the 2019/20 school calendar.

What are the dates for the autumn term?

The new autumn term - which sees pupils move up a year - typically runs from Monday, September 2, 2019, until Friday, December 20, 2019.

These dates will vary depending on the school and you are advised to check your school's website.

The period includes half term, which is from Monday, October 21, to Friday, October 25, 2019, in most areas.

It is always important to check with your school and the Government website.

What is the UK 2019/20 school calendar?

Dates vary depending on your school, so be sure to check your school's website for exact dates.

• Autumn term 2019: Monday, September 2, 2019 - Friday, October 18, 2019
• October Half Term 2019: Monday, October 21, 2019 - Friday, October 26, 2019
• Autumn term 2019: Monday, October 28, 2019 - Friday, December 20, 2019
• Christmas Holidays 2019: Monday, December 23, 2019 - Thursday, January 2, 2020
• Spring term: Friday, January 3, 2020 - Friday, February 14
• February half term 2020: Monday, February 17, 2020 - Friday, February 21, 2020
• Spring term: Monday, February 24, 2020 - Friday, April 3, 2020
• Easter holidays: Monday, April 6, 2020 - Friday, April 17, 2020
• Summer term: Monday, April 20, 2020 - Friday, May  22, 2020
• May half term: Monday, May 25, 2020 - Friday, May 29, 2020
• Summer term: Monday, June 1, 2020 - Friday, July 17, 2020
• Summer holidays 2020: Monday, July 20 - Tuesday, September 1, 2020

When is October half term and the Christmas holidays?

Schools break up for the autumn half term on Friday, October 18, giving the kids a whole week off before returning on Monday, October 28.

Schools break up for Christmas around Friday, December 20, 2019.

It is always best to check the Government or school website in your area to make sure you have the correct date.

Term times and holidays vary slightly across the country with non-pupil days - known as Professional Development days - being slotted in.

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How can I check the term dates for my local school?

Most schools publish their term dates on their websites, and councils will usually also provide the details online.

This handy website lists all bank holidays and school holidays in every local authority area for the academic years 2019/20.

In 2020, it's good to note that the May Day bank holiday has been moved to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

The bank holiday will now be on Friday, May 8, rather than Monday, May 4, 2020.

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