The Swansea College Term Dates page helps students plan study and life around a clear academic term structure. It brings together Swansea College Holidays, key term begins and term ends, and typically 8–10 holiday periods each year, including half term, bank holidays, and scheduled college closures.
Covering the autumn term, spring term, and summer term, this academic calendar lists staff inset days, professional development days, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May bank holiday, and spring bank holiday. Use this student term schedule alongside school holidays Wales and further education term dates for confident planning.
Swansea College Term Dates 2025/2026
Below is the Swansea College Term Dates including half term dates for 2025/26.
Autumn Term 2025
- Term Begins: Monday 8 September 2025
- Half Term: Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025
- Term Ends: Friday 12 December 2025
Spring Term 2026
- Term Begins: Monday 5 January 2026
- Half Term: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
- Term Ends: Friday 27 March 2026
Summer Term 2026
- Term Begins: Monday 13 April 2026
- Half Term: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
- Term Ends: Thursday 10 July 2026
Swansea College Term Dates 2026/2027
Below is the Swansea College Term Dates including half term dates for 2026/27.
Autumn Term 2026
- Term Begins: Monday 7 September 2026
- Half Term: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026
- Term Ends: Friday 11 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
- Term Begins: Monday 4 January 2027
- Half Term: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027
- Term Ends: Friday 26 March 2027
Summer Term 2027
- Term Begins: Monday 12 April 2027
- Half Term: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
- Term Ends: Friday 9 July 2027
Read More: Wales College Term Dates
Swansea College Term Dates 2027/2028
Below is the Swansea College holidays and Term Dates including half term dates for 2027/28.
Autumn Term 2027
- Term Begins: Monday 6 September 2027
- Half Term: Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027
- Term Ends: Friday 10 December 2027
Spring Term 2028
- Term Begins: Tuesday 4 January 2028
- Half Term: Monday 21 February – Friday 25 February 2028
- Term Ends: Friday 31 March 2028
Summer Term 2028
- Term Begins: Monday 17 April 2028
- Half Term: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June 2028
- Term Ends: Friday 7 July 2028
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Staff Inset & Professional Training Days
Swansea College typically schedules the following staff inset days and professional development days each academic year. Students do not attend on these dates.
- 2026/2027: Expected early September 2026, October 2026, December 2026, January 2027, and April 2027 (exact dates TBC by college)
- 2027/2028: Expected early September 2027, October 2027, December 2027, January 2028, and April 2028
Key College Holiday Periods
- Christmas Break (late December – early January)
- Easter Break (late March – mid-April)
- Summer Break (mid-July – early September)
- Half-Term Holidays (one week in October, February, and May)
- Bank Holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday)
Read More: Cardiff and Vale College Term Dates
FAQs
When does the autumn term start at Swansea College?
The autumn term usually starts on the first Monday of September.
How many half-term breaks are there per academic year?
There are three half-term breaks – one in autumn, one in spring, and one in summer.
Does Swansea College close on bank holidays?
Yes, the college is closed on all UK bank holidays including Good Friday and Easter Monday.
What are staff inset days?
Inset days are professional training days for staff when students do not attend college.
Are Swansea College term dates the same as school holidays in Wales?
They are very similar, but further education colleges may have slightly different inset days.
When is the Easter break at Swansea College?
The Easter break typically starts on the last Friday in March and lasts two weeks.
Does the summer term end earlier for exam students?
Exam students may finish earlier, but the official term ends in early July for everyone.
Where can I find confirmed Swansea College term dates?
Always check the official Swansea College website for the most updated dates.
Official Resources:
Official Swansea College holidays, term dates and education updates.