Do you need to know School Holidays Dates before you book?
Hiked up prices for travel during the School Holidays is the bane of most of our lives. We may have children in school or simply work in education, and are therefore required to take our holidays when the schools are closed. Travel prices can be 100% higher around these dates, and the same bargains that may be available at other times of the year, will be non-existent. With many schools now fining parents for taking their children out of school in order to get those cheaper deals, it is important to check these dates before you commit. If you book early enough, you may find some free or discounted child prices, but you will need to be quick to snap them up!
If you are lucky enough to be able to travel at any time, you will need to be aware of the dates to avoid.
England School Holidays for 2019/2020 Academic Year
| 2020 | Start Date | End Date | Day of Week |
| Spring | 6th April | 17th April | Mon – Fri |
| Summer (half term) | 25th May | 29th May | Mon – Fri |
| Summer | 22nd July | 1st September | Wed – Tue |
England School Holidays for 2020/2021 Academic Year
| 2020 | Start Date | End Date | Day of Week |
| Autumn (half term) | 26th October | 30th October | Mon – Fri |
| Winter | 21st December | 1st January | Mon – Fri |
| 2021 | | | |
| Spring (half term) | 15th February | 19th February | Mon – Fri |
| Spring | 1st April | 16th April | Thu – Fri |
| Summer (half term) | 31st May | 4th June | Mon – Fri |
| Summer | 26th July | | Mon |
Wales School Holidays for 2019/2020 Academic Year
| 2020 | Start Date | End Date | Day of Week |
| Spring | 6th April | 17th April | Mon – Fri |
| Summer (half term) | 25th May | 29th May | Mon – Fri |
| Summer | 20th July | 1st September | Mon – Tue |
Wales School Holidays for 2020/2021 Academic Year
| 2020 | Start Date | End Date | Day of Week |
| Autumn (half term) | 26th October | 30th October | Mon – Fri |
| Winter | 21st December | 1st January | Mon – Fri |
| 2021 | | | |
| Spring (half term) | 15th February | 19th February | Mon – Fri |
| Spring | 29th March | 9th April | Mon – Fri |
| Summer (half term) | 31st May | 4th June | Mon – Fri |
| Summer | 21st July | | Wed |
Scotland School Holidays for 2019/2020 Academic Year
| 2020 | Start Date | End Date | Day of Week |
| Spring | 6th April | 17th April | Mon – Fri |
| Summer | 1st July | 17th August | Wed – Mon |
Scotland School Holidays for 2020/2021 Academic Year
| 2020 | Start Date | End Date | Day of Week |
| Autumn (half term) | 12th October | 16th October | Mon – Fri |
| Winter | 21st December | 4th January | Mon – Mon |
| 2021 | | | |
| Spring (half term) | 12th February | 16th February | Fri – Tue |
| Spring | 2nd April | 16th April | Fri – Fri |
| Summer | 1st July | | Thu |
Northern Ireland School Holidays for 2019/2020 Academic Year
| 2020 | Start Date | End Date | Day of Week |
| Spring | 9th April | 17th April | Thu – Fri |
| Summer | 1st July | 31st August | Wed – Tue |
Northern Ireland School Holidays for 2020/2021 Academic Year
| 2020 | Start Date | End Date | Day of Week |
| Autumn (half term) | 29th October | 30th October | Thu – Fri |
| Winter | 22nd December | 1st January | Tue – Fri |
| 2021 | | | |
| Spring (half term) | 18th February | 19th February | Thu – Fri |
| Spring | 1st April | 9th April | Thu – Fri |
| Summer | 1st July | | Thu |
Please bear in mind these tables are only a guide and you should check with local schools and council websites for accurate dates in your area.
Finally, you will find that all associated extras such as airport parking, airport hotels and car hire will also be more expensive, so it is important to book your travel arrangements as early as possible to get the best deals. Check out our blog When to Book Airport Parking. You could save as much as 50% by booking early!