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Cloudy Public Holidays
Many of London's shops, attractions and businesses stay open throughout the public holidays. Be sure to check opening times before visiting on these days as some will open for reduced hours and others might not open at all.
Holiday | 2008 | 2009 |
New Year's Day | Tuesday 1 January | Tuesday 1 January |
Good Friday | Friday 21 March | Friday 10 April |
Easter Monday | Monday 24 March | Monday 13 April |
Early May Bank Holiday | Monday 5 May | Monday 4 May |
Spring Bank Holiday | Monday 26 May | Monday 25 May |
Summer Bank Holiday | Monday 25 August | Monday 31 August |
Christmas Day | Thursday 25 December | Friday 25 December |
Boxing Day | Friday 26 December | Saturday 26 December |
School Holidays
School term dates change from year to year and differ from school to school. In particular there are differences between local authority-run schools and independent schools.
Traditionally, there are three school terms, with short mid-term (half term) breaks and a longer break over the summer:
Summer holiday: late July to early September
Autumn half term: final week of October
Christmas holidays: 20 December to 6 January
Spring half term: one week in mid-February
Easter holidays: two weeks either side of Easter Sunday
Summer half term: one week end of May/early June
There are further differences with many local authorities now adopting a standard school year. This is made up of 6 terms, each of a similar length.
Holiday Fun
Not sure how to keep the kids occupied during the school holidays? Visit our Kids Love London website or our What's On section for some inspirational ideas.
