When is February half-term in the UK?

In 2027, February half-term runs from 8 Feb 2027 (earliest, in Wales) to 19 Feb 2027 (latest, in England). Dates vary by nation.

Which dates are most expensive during the February half-term?

The peak window is 15 Feb – 16 Feb 2027, when at least 80% of UK schools are off at the same time. Avoid these dates if you're booking without children.

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.

Dates by UK nation

Nation	Upcoming dates
England	15 Feb – 19 Feb 2027 · 14 Feb – 18 Feb 2028
Scotland	15 Feb – 16 Feb 2027 · 4 Feb – 15 Feb 2028
Wales	8 Feb – 12 Feb 2027 · 21 Feb – 25 Feb 2028
Northern Ireland	11 Feb – 12 Feb 2027 · 10 Feb – 11 Feb 2028

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.