It's June, the sun should be out and it's a great time to use the 2012 Whit half term holiday to get an early break with the kids. Whether you choose to spend the school holidays on the beach for a week, on a stimulating city break or enjoying a good old staycation on a UK short break, it is always wise to book early in order to get the best possible prices.
The Whit week half term holiday is one of the busiest travel weeks of the year as parents rush to grab some early summer sun. Good destinations at this time of year include Spain and the Balearics, Algarve, Greece and Turkey as the holiday season starts to get into full swing.
The school holidays for this week are usually centred on the last Monday in May, a bank holiday across the whole of the UK. However, both the bank holiday and the school half term have been moved to the first week of June to sit next to an extra public holiday for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Exact dates for each school should be checked with your local education authority or individual school to ensure accuracy.
When is June Half term 2012?
- The South East - London schools break up on June 1 and return on June 11
- The Midlands - Birmingham schools break up on June 1 and return on June 11
- The North - Manchester schools break up on June 1 and return on June 11
- Scotland - Glasgow schools are off on June 1, 4 and 5
- Northern Ireland - Belfast schools are not closed for half term, although most are closed on June 4 and 5
- Wales - Cardiff schools break up on June 1 and return on June 11
- West Country - Bristol schools break up on June 1 and return on June 11
- The North East - Newcastle schools break up on June 1 and return on June 11
Dates vary within areas, by local education authority and even within individual schools. Please check the correct school holiday dates with your child's school. These dates are provided merely as generic guidance
