Council term dates
Schools in Bridgend break up for October Half Term on — back to school .
These are Bridgend council's standard term dates. Most schools follow them, but some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — always check your specific school.
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
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When do schools in Bridgend break up for the October half term?
Under Bridgend council's standard term dates, the last day before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. Some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — check your school's own page.
Do all schools in Bridgend follow these term dates?
These are Bridgend council's standard term dates, which most schools follow. Some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so always check your specific school.