When is February half-term 2027 in the UK?
When is February half-term?
8 Feb to 19 Feb 2027
Earliest start: Wales. Latest end: England. Different UK nations break up on different dates.
Northern Ireland's February half-term is typically just two days, often Monday and Tuesday. Scotland's break is also short. England and Wales take the full week. The result: UK-wide demand is lower in February than any other half-term. Ski season is still running, but the February half-term week is meaningfully quieter than October.
Dates by UK nation
| Nation | Upcoming dates |
|---|---|
| England | · ✓ Verified |
| Scotland | · ✓ Verified |
| Wales | · ✓ Verified |
| Northern Ireland | · ✓ Verified |
February half-term is short, usually a single week, but it covers the same week across most of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Scotland's mid-term break can fall a week earlier or later. Ski destinations and the Canaries see the sharpest price rises during this window.
Outside the half-term week, late February and early March are among the cheapest weeks of the year for European travel, well below January because demand is muted everywhere.
Also searched for as: spring half term, winter half term or feb half term.
Dates are based on term dates published by 218 UK local authorities and devolved education bodies. Individual schools, particularly academies in England, may set their own dates within the local authority window. Always confirm specific dates before booking.