New diary in hand, it’s time to start forward planning and if there are children in the house, that probably means plotting in school terms and holidays.

If you want to start preparing for your family’s spring, summer and winter breaks then you’re going to need to know when those windows of opportunity are.

That’s why we’ve gathered together all of the key dates for when youngsters will be off school, including bank holidays, just in case you want to squeeze in a sneaky long weekend somewhere.

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Terms and holidays 2021/22

Spring term 2022

  • Starts: January 4
  • Half term holiday: Friday, February 18 to 25
  • Starts again: Monday 28 February 2022
  • Ends: April 8

Summer term 2022

  • Starts: April 25
  • Half term holiday: May 27 to June 3
  • Starts again: June 6
  • Ends: July 21

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Terms and holidays 2022/23

Autumn term 2022

  • Starts: September 1
  • Half term holiday: October 21 to 28
  • Starts again: October 31
  • Ends: December 16

Spring term 2023

  • Starts: January 3

Bank holidays 2022

  • January 3 -  New Year’s Day (substitute day)
  • April 15 - Good Friday
  • April 18 - Easter Monday
  • May 2 - Early May bank holiday
  • June 2 - Spring bank holiday
  • June 3 - Platinum Jubilee bank holiday
  • August 29 - Summer bank holiday
  • December 26 - Boxing Day
  • December 27 - Christmas Day (substitute day)

These dates are to be used as a guideline only. Check specific dates with your local council or school as they can vary depending on region and educational establishment.