Finding information about West Wales schools shouldn’t feel like homework. Whether you need to know when the holidays are, how to bag a school place, or what grants and free meals your family is entitled to, we’ve pulled together West Wales school term dates, admissions and financial support for all five counties right here. Find your area below or use the comparison table to see when schools are in and out across the region.
West Wales school term dates 2026 at a glance
Dates shown are for the 2026 academic year.
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| County |
Spring starts |
Feb half term |
Easter hols |
Summer starts |
May half term |
Summer ends |
Autumn starts |
Oct half term |
Autumn ends |
| Carmarthenshire |
5 Jan |
16–20 Feb |
30 Mar–10 Apr |
13 Apr |
25–29 May |
20 Jul |
2 Sep † |
26–30 Oct |
18 Dec |
| Pembrokeshire |
5 Jan |
16–20 Feb |
30 Mar–10 Apr |
13 Apr |
25–29 May |
20 Jul |
1 Sep |
26–30 Oct |
18 Dec |
| Ceredigion |
5 Jan |
16–20 Feb |
30 Mar–10 Apr |
13 Apr |
25–29 May |
17 Jul ‡ |
1 Sep |
26–30 Oct |
18 Dec |
| Swansea |
5 Jan |
16–20 Feb |
30 Mar–10 Apr |
13 Apr |
25–29 May |
20 Jul |
1 Sep |
26–30 Oct |
18 Dec |
| Neath Port Talbot |
5 Jan |
16–20 Feb |
30 Mar–10 Apr |
13 Apr |
25–29 May |
20 Jul |
1 Sep |
26–30 Oct |
18 Dec |
† Carmarthenshire pupils return on 2 September — 1 September is a county-wide INSET day. ‡ Ceredigion summer term ends 17 July, three days earlier than the other four counties. INSET days vary by school across all counties — contact your school directly for their closure dates.
Choose your county
Each county page covers term dates, admissions and financial support for that area.
Struggling with the cost of the school day? From free meals and uniform grants to bus passes and the Education Maintenance Allowance for 16 to 18 year olds, there’s more help available in Wales than most families realise. See what support you’re entitled to in Wales.
Want to apply for the School Essentials Grant? Our dedicated guide covers exactly who qualifies, what the money can be spent on, and how to apply through your local council. Check your eligibility and apply for the School Essentials Grant.
