Term Dates

At GEM Hereford, we generally follow the term dates set by Herefordshire Council, but we may make some adjustments to better meet the needs of our students. Any changes will always be communicated clearly with parents and carers in advance via Seesaw or direct contact.

You can view the standard Herefordshire term dates here:
Herefordshire Council Term Dates

2026–2027 Academic Year

Autumn Term 2026

  • Term Starts: Monday 7th September 2026

  • Half Term Break: Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October 2026

  • Term Ends: Friday 18th December 2026

Spring Term 2027

  • Term Starts: Tuesday 5th January 2027

  • Half Term Break: Monday 15th – Friday 29th February 2027

  • Term Ends: Thursday 25th March 2027

Summer Term 2027

  • Term Starts: Monday 12th April 2027

  • Half Term Break: Monday 31st – Friday 4th June 2027

  • Term Ends: Wednesday 21st July 2027

INSET Days (Staff Only – School Closed to Students)

  • Tuesday 1st September 2026

  • Wednesday 2nd September 2026

  • Thursday 3rd September 2026

  • Friday 4th September 2026

  • Monday 4th January 2027

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Please Note

  • While we align with local term dates in most cases, some school days may vary to support student wellbeing and staff development.

  • All changes or additional days will be communicated via Seesaw and directly with families.

If you have any questions about term dates, holidays, or attendance, please don’t hesitate to contact us: