Term Dates and Holidays

Find key dates for the upcoming academic year, including semester start and end dates, holidays, and college closures. 

Academic Year 2026/27

View or download your academic calendar for 2026/27

• Senior Phase - Academic Calendar 26-27 – for school pupils studying college courses as part of their school timetable.
• FE - Academic Calendar 26-27 – for students on full-time or part-time college courses including NC, NQ, NPA, SVQ, Nationals and Highers.
• HN - Academic Calendar 26-27 – for those studying Higher National Certificate or Diploma courses.
• Degree - Academic Calendar 26-27 – for anyone studying a university-level course, including honours degrees, master’s degrees, and graduate apprenticeships.

College Closures

• Christmas & New Year: Wednesday 23rd December 2026 – Tuesday 5th January 2027 (inclusive)
• Easter: Friday 26 March & Monday 30 March 2027

Please be aware that during holiday periods Academic Staff are not expected to monitor their email. Should you have any concerns about an urgent query during this time please contact our reception team on 01847 889000.