Council term dates

Bridgend school holidays

Schools in Bridgend break up for October Half Term on — back to school .

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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.

Bridgend term dates

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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Schools in Bridgend

Quick answers

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.