The Wellington College Term Dates give a clear view of the academic year, covering Michaelmas Term, Lent Term, and Summer Term. With around 6 College Holidays, including Half Term, Exeat, and Weekend Leave.
This easy-to-follow school year planner also highlights Boarders Return, New Pupils Arrive, Speech Day, and important boarding return times.
Wellington College Term Dates 2026
Below is the Wellington College Term Dates and holidays for 2026.
Lent Term 2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday 5th January | Boarders Return (20:30) |
| Saturday 24th (16:30) to Monday 26th January (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Friday 13th (16:30) to Sunday 22nd February (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Saturday 7th (after sport) to Monday 9th March (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Friday 27th March (13:30) | Lent Term Ends |
Summer Term 2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday 20th April | Boarders return (20:30) |
| Saturday 2nd (after sport) to Monday 4th May (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Saturday 23rd (after Speech Day) to Sunday 31st May (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Friday 26th June (11:45) | Summer Term Ends |
Michaelmas Term 2026
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday 31st August | New Pupils arrive (14:30) |
| Tuesday 1st September | Boarders Return (20:00) |
| Saturday 26th (after College commitments) to Monday 28th September (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Saturday 17th October (after sport) to Sunday 1st November (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Friday 20th (after College commitments) to Monday 23rd November (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Friday 11th December | Michaelmas Term Ends |
Wellington College Term Dates 2027
Below is the Wellington College Term Dates and holidays for 2027.
Lent Term 2027
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday 11th January | Boarders Return (20:30) |
| Saturday 30th January (16:30) to Monday 1st February (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Friday 12th (16:30) to Sunday 21st February (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Saturday 6th (after sport) to Monday 8th March (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Thursday 25th March (13:30) | Lent Term Ends |
Summer Term 2027
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday 19th April | Boarders return (20:30) |
| Saturday 1st (after sport) to Monday 3rd May (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Saturday 29th May (after Speech Day) to Sunday 6th June (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Friday 2nd July (11:45) | Summer Term Ends |
Michaelmas Term 2027 (provisional)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sunday 5th September | New Pupils arrive (14:30) |
| Monday 6th September | Boarders Return (20:00) |
| Saturday 2nd (after College commitments) to Monday 4th October (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Saturday 23rd October (after sport) to Sunday 7th November (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Friday 26th (after College commitments) to Monday 29th November (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Friday 17th December | Michaelmas Term Ends |
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Wellington College Term Dates 2028
Below is the Wellington College Term Dates and holidays for 2028.
Lent Term 2028 (provisional)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday 10th January | Boarders Return (20:30) |
| Saturday 29th (16:30) to Monday 31st January (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Friday 11th (16:30) to Sunday 20th February (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Saturday 4th (after sport) to Monday 6th March (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Friday 24th March (time to be confirmed) | Lent Term Ends |
Summer Term 2028 (provisional)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday 17th April | Boarders return (20:30) |
| Saturday 29th April (after sport) to Monday 1st May (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Saturday 27th May (after Speech Day) to Sunday 4th June (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Friday 30th June (time to be confirmed) | Summer Term Ends |
Michaelmas Term 2028 (provisional)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sunday 3rd September | New Pupils arrive (14:30) |
| Monday 4th September | Boarders Return (20:00) |
| Saturday 30th September (after College commitments) to Monday 2nd October (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Saturday 21st October to Sunday 5th November (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Friday 24th (after College commitments) to Monday 27th November (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Friday 15th December | Michaelmas Term Ends |
Wellington College Term Dates 2029
Below is the Wellington College holidays for 2029 academic year.
Lent Term 2029 (provisional)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday 8th January | Boarders Return (20:30) |
| Saturday 27th (16:30) to Monday 29th January (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Friday 9th (16:30) to Sunday 18th February (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Saturday 3rd (after sport) to Monday 5th March (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Friday 23rd March (time to be confirmed) | Lent Term Ends |
Summer Term 2029 (provisional)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Monday 16th April | Boarders return (20:30) |
| Saturday 5th May (after sport) to Monday 7th May (Boarders return 21:15) | Weekend Leave |
| Saturday 26th May (after Speech Day) to Sunday 3rd June (Boarders return 21:15) | Half Term Exeat |
| Friday 29th June (time to be confirmed) | Summer Term Ends |
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FAQs
What are the main terms at Wellington College?
The academic year is divided into the Lent Term, Summer Term, and Michaelmas Term, each with specific start and end dates.
What time do boarders return to Wellington College?
Boarders typically return at 20:30 or 20:00, except after exeat or leave weekends when return is at 21:15.
When are the half-term holidays at Wellington College?
Half-term breaks (exeat) occur once per term, usually around mid-February, late May, and late October.
When do new pupils arrive at Wellington College?
New pupils arrive at the start of the Michaelmas Term, typically on the Sunday before boarders return.
What is Speech Day at Wellington College?
Speech Day is a special event at the end of the Summer Term, usually followed by a weekend leave.
Official Resources:
Official Wellington college term dates and education updates.