Half Term Holidays
Grab a getaway while the kids are off school
How to bag a cheap half term holiday
Book early. Secure lower prices before demand spikes - and get in there with a low deposit!
Consider self catering. Self catering, room-only holidays are cheaper to book, but you'll need more spending money to cover food.
Try booking mid-week. Don't tell the headteacher we said this, but flying a day or so before the half term begins will mean you get a cheaper departing flight, and maybe a cheaper room night or two before demand begins.
Fly awkward hours. Night flights aren't easy with children. But you can save money on your airline tickets if you choose times that are less desirable.
Watch out for airline sales. Sometimes the airlines launch sales for particular routes and / or dates during peak travel times. So keep an eye out to potentially snag a great deal.
Stay outside the main area. There are great hotels beyond the outskirts of the main tourist destinations - and fewer crowds, too. Hire a car and enjoy cheaper prices without missing out.
Get our emails. Our emails are full of the latest sales, airline deals and just plane (sorry) good prices. They go out 2 or 3 times a week, so get yourself signed up!
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Summer Holidays
England + Wales: Typically beginning mid July until early September
Scotland: Typically begin late June / early July until mid August
Ireland: mid-late June to late August / early September
Autumn Half Term
Typically the last week of October
Christmas / Winter Holidays
Usually mid December to the first week of January
Winter Half Term
Mid February, usually the second or third week
Easter
Generally anytime in March or April. Easter Sunday is calculated as the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox (21st March). The Easter holidays can cover 1-2 weeks before, during or after this time.
Spring Half Term
Mid to Late May, usually the third of fourth week
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