It's your last chance before Christmas and the long winter to getaway on a package holiday or short break with the kids. So don't waste it and make the most of the October half term holidays to re-charge those batteries and get set for the all shopping, all celebrating weeks to come of November and December. Some early winter sun is what most people will go for, so trips to the Canaries, Caribbean , Florida and Egypt are firm favourites, along with city break, UK holiday parks and stays in a country cottage.
Traditionally the half term break is taken in the last week of the month. However October half term break dates can vary across the country and within regions, so it is always wise to check with your school or education authority for the exact days.
When is October Half term 2012?
- The South East- London schools are off from the 26th October through to the 5th November
- The Midlands - Birmingham schools are from the 19th October through to the 29th October
- The North - Manchester schools are off from the 26th October through to the 5th November
- Scotland - Glasgow schools are off from the 12th October through to the 22nd October
- Northern Ireland - Belfast schools are not closed for half term, although most are closed on the 31st October and the 1st November
- Wales - Cardiff schools are off from the 26th October through to the 5th November
- West Country - Bristol schools are off from the 24th October through to the 5th November
- The North East - Newcastle schools off from 26th October through to the 5th November
Dates vary within areas, by local education authority and even individual schools. Please check the correct school holiday dates with your child's school. These dates are provided merely as generic guidance.
