The Belfast Metropolitan College Term Dates page helps students plan the academic year with confidence. It brings together Belfast College Term Dates and Holidays, with around 9–11 holiday dates including key college closure dates Belfast across the year.
Covering the Autumn term, Spring term, and Summer term, this Belfast Met academic calendar outlines term start dates, term end dates, half term, and full semester dates Belfast. You’ll also find Belfast Met Christmas closure, Easter holidays, and other FE college holidays Northern Ireland in one simple student term planner for term time Belfast.
Belfast College Term Dates 2025/2026
Below is the Belfast College Term Dates including Half term break for 2025/26.
Autumn Term 2025
- Term starts: Monday 1st September 2025
- Term ends: Friday 19th December 2025
- Half term break: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October 2025
Spring Term 2026
- Term starts: Monday 5th January 2026
- Term ends: Friday 27th March 2026
- Half term break: Monday 9th February – Friday 13th February 2026
Summer Term 2026
- Term starts: Monday 13th April 2026
- Term ends: Friday 26th June 2026
Belfast College Term Dates 2026/2027
Below is the Belfast College Term Dates including Half term break for 2026/27.
Autumn Term 2026
- Term starts: Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Term ends: Friday 18th December 2026
- Half term break: Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October 2026
Spring Term 2027
- Term starts: Monday 4th January 2027
- Term ends: Friday 26th March 2027
- Half term break: Monday 8th February – Friday 12th February 2027
Summer Term 2027
- Term starts: Monday 12th April 2027
- Term ends: Friday 25th June 2027
Read More: Northern Ireland College Term Dates
Belfast College Term Dates 2027/2028
Below is the Belfast Met College holidays and Term Dates including Half term break for 2027/28.
Autumn Term 2027
- Term starts: Wednesday 1st September 2027
- Term ends: Friday 17th December 2027
- Half term break: Monday 25th October – Friday 29th October 2027
Spring Term 2028
- Term starts: Tuesday 4th January 2028
- Term ends: Friday 31st March 2028
- Half term break: Monday 7th February – Friday 11th February 2028
Summer Term 2028
- Term starts: Monday 10th April 2028
- Term ends: Friday 23rd June 2028
Need Accurate UK College Holiday Information?
Belfast Met Half Term & Holiday Breaks
- October half term – one week (last week of October)
- February half term – one week (second week of February)
- Christmas break – approximately two weeks (mid-December to early January)
- Easter break – approximately two weeks (late March to mid-April)
Belfast Met Staff Training Days
Staff training days (also called INSET days) are not always published in advance. Typically, Belfast Met schedules 2–3 training days per academic year. These are often placed:
- The day before autumn term starts
- The day after spring half term
- The Monday after summer term ends
Always check the official Belfast Met website one month before term starts for confirmed closure dates.
Key College Holiday Periods (Bullet point list)
- Christmas holidays – 2 weeks
- Easter holidays – 2 weeks
- Summer break – 7 to 8 weeks (late June to early September)
- October half term – 1 week
- February half term – 1 week
Read More: Leeds City College Term Dates
FAQs
When does autumn term start at Belfast College?
Autumn term starts on the first weekday of September.
How long is half term at Belfast Met?
Half term lasts one full week, usually Monday to Friday.
Does Belfast College close for Easter?
Yes, Belfast Met closes for two weeks over Easter.
What are the main term dates for further education in Belfast?
Autumn term (Sep–Dec), spring term (Jan–Mar/Apr), summer term (Apr–Jun).
When is the Christmas break at Belfast Metropolitan College?
Christmas break runs from mid-December to the first week of January.
Are staff training days included in term dates?
No, training days are separate and announced closer to the start of term.
Where can I find the Belfast Met academic calendar online?
The official Belfast Met website publishes the full academic calendar.
Do part-time students follow the same term dates?
Part-time students generally follow the same term schedule but should confirm with their course tutor.
Official Resources:
Official Belfast Met college term dates and education updates.