The spring half term has been and gone for pupils across the UK and now all that remains of the academic year is the final stretch to summer. For many pupils sitting their A-Levels and GCSEs, the holidays will be a welcome break after the first year of full in-person exams since 2018. Summer holiday dates vary in different areas of the country, and so it’s useful to keep a tab on when specific councils break up in order to plan child care and coordinate trips away. When are the school holidays in England?The majority of state schools across England will break up for the summer holidays on Friday 22 July.