Autumn term
- Term starts
- Thursday 4 September 2025
- October half term
- Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025
- Term ends
- Friday 19 December 2025
England school holidays
Reading school term dates 2025/26
Published dates for council-maintained schools in Reading.
Check with your school before booking. Academies, voluntary-aided and other schools may use different dates.
Term dates
Spring term
- Term starts
- Monday 5 January 2026
- February half term
- Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026
- Term ends
- Friday 27 March 2026
Summer term
- Term starts
- Monday 13 April 2026
- May half term
- Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
- Term ends
- Wednesday 22 July 2026
Source: official Reading Council term-date information. Last checked 23 August 2026.