Loyola Preparatory School
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Term Dates
Our school year is divided into three terms: Christmas, Lent and Whitsun. There are three half-term holidays: one week in October, one week in February and two weeks in May/June and three term holidays: approximately three weeks at Christmas, three weeks at Easter and seven weeks in the summer.
Term Dates 2026/27
| Term | Boys Start | Boys Finish | Inset & Public holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas 1st Half Term | Wed 2nd Sept 2026 | Fri 23rd Oct 2026 | Mon 1st Sep (Inset) |
| Christmas 2nd Half Term | Mon 2nd Nov 2026 | Fri 11th Dec 2026 (day ends at 12 noon) | |
| Lent 1st Half Term | Tues 5th Jan 2027 | Fri 12th Feb 2027 |
Mon 4th Jan (Inset) |
| Lent 2nd Half Term | Mon 22nd Feb 2027 | Wed 24th March 2027 | |
| Whitsun 1st Half Term | Wed 14th Apr 2027 |
Fri 21st May 2027 (Sports Day - day will end at 12 noon) |
Tues 13th April (Inset) Mon 3rd May (BH) |
| Whitsun 2nd Half Term | Mon 7th Jun 2027 | Fri 9th Jul 2027 |
Additional holiday requests: Loyola Preparatory School has a generous holiday allocation and additional days requested for holidays during term time will not normally be authorised.