Are There Any Resources for Parents to Stay Updated on School Holiday Changes?

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Parents in St Helens can stay updated on school holiday changes by checking the official school term dates available on the council's website. There are standard school holiday patterns followed with other Greater Merseyside authorities, and individual school holiday dates can also be accessed.

Here are the key upcoming holiday dates:

Academic Year Holiday Schools Close Schools Open
2026/2027 Summer Tuesday 1 September 2026
Autumn half-term Friday 23 October 2026 Monday 2 November 2026
Christmas Friday 18 December 2026 Monday 4 January 2027
Spring half-term Friday 12 February 2027 Monday 22 February 2027
Easter break Thursday 25 March 2027 Monday 12 April 2027
May Day Bank Hol. Monday 3 May 2027
Summer half-term Friday 28 May 2027 Monday 7 June 2027
Summer Wednesday 21 July 2027

For more detailed information or to check for any updates, you can visit the school term dates page on the St Helens council website. This is a great resource for parents to stay informed.

Sources

School term dates School term dates Holiday activities and food programme Out-of-school and holiday care

Related questions

Are there any specific services provided by the council for working parents during school holidays? How often are school holiday dates updated on the council's website? Can parents sign up for notifications about school holiday changes? What should I do if my child's school has different holiday dates than those listed?

More from St Helens Borough Council

Can parents request different holiday dates for their children’s schools? How do I find the holiday dates for a specific academy or foundation school? Can you provide a list of the schools in St Helens that set their own holiday dates? What are the school term dates? Which schools in St Helens set their own holiday dates?