Devon Term Dates 2028/29 and 2029/30 Consultation

Local authorities have a duty to determine the school term dates for community and voluntary controlled schools in their area and recommend these dates for adoption by governors of foundation, foundation trust, voluntary aided, academies and free schools. It is hoped that for consistency across Devon that all schools will adopt the recommended term dates.

In creating the attached term dates, we have attempted to keep the terms as equal length as possible whilst attaching the school holidays to immoveable dates such as Christmas, Easter and exam periods. During the school year, all schools are invited to nominate five days when they will close for staff training and for two occasional school holidays.

Please find the proposed term dates for 2028/29 and 2029/30 attached. DCC is now consulting with its schools, representatives from union associations and its neighbouring authorities. If you have any comments regarding the attached dates, please respond by Friday 13th November 2026.