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Wales
Check public holidays and school term dates in Wales, United Kingdom. Below is a quick reference for region-wide holiday dates and school calendar periods.
Today in Wales is Monday, 13 April 2026.
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Public holidays in Wales 2026
Public holidays in Wales include dates such as New Year's Day and Good Friday.
HolidayDate
New Year's DayThursday 1 January
Good FridayFriday 3 April
Easter MondayMonday 6 April
Early May bank holidayMonday 4 May
Spring bank holidayMonday 25 May
Summer bank holidayMonday 31 August
Christmas DayFriday 25 December
Boxing Day (substitute day)Monday 28 December
Source: GOV.UK. Last checked: 22 March 2026.
School term dates in Wales 2026
These school dates are provided as a region-wide reference for Wales in 2026.
PeriodStartEnd
Spring termMonday 5 JanuaryFriday 27 March
Summer termMonday 13 AprilMonday 20 July
Autumn termTuesday 1 SeptemberFriday 18 December
Source: Welsh Government. Last checked: 22 March 2026.