Christmas break 2026/2027 — all regions
| Type | Start | End | Days | Regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas break | Monday21 December 2026Saturday19 December 2026 | Friday1 January 2027Sunday3 January 2027 | 1216 | England, Northern Ireland, Wales |
| Christmas break | Monday21 December 2026Saturday19 December 2026 | Tuesday5 January 2027Tuesday5 January 2027 | 1618 | Scotland |
Source: School year calendar 2026-2027, School Session Dates 2026/27. Dates include adjacent weekends and public holidays (the last free day before school resumes).