Stay informed and organised
Taunton College is closed over the Christmas holiday but remains open during Easter, summer and half-term holidays. There are a number of public bank holidays throughout the year where the College will be closed. Start and end dates for Higher Education (HE) courses differ in some instances.
Student Term Dates
| Term | Students | Start Date | Half Term | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Further Education | Monday 1 September | Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October | Thursday 18 December |
| Higher Education | Monday 15 September | Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October | Thursday 18 December | |
| Spring Term | Further Education | Monday 5 January | Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February | Thursday 2 April |
| Higher Education | Monday 5 January | Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February | Thursday 2 April | |
| Summer Term | Further Education | Monday 20 April | Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May | Friday 26 June |
| Higher Education | Monday 20 April | Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May | Friday 12 June |
Key Dates
| What | When |
|---|---|
| A Level Results Day | Thursday 14 August 2025 |
| GCSE Results Day | 21 August 2025 |
| Independent Study Days | Thursday 23 October 2025, Friday 24 October 2025, and Thursday 12 February 2026 |
| Inset Day | Friday 13 February 2026 |
| Wellbeing Day | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| Bank Holidays | Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 25 August 2025 Christmas Day: Thursday 25 December 2025 Boxing Day: Friday 26 December 2025 New Years Day: Thursday 1 January 2026 Easter Friday: Friday 3 April 2026 Easter Monday: Monday 6 April 2026 Mayday: Monday 4 May 2026 Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25 May 2026 Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 31 August 2026 |
Somerset Schools’ Term Dates
| Term | Start Date | Half Term | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tuesday 2 September 2025 | Monday 28 October 2025 – Friday 31 October 2025 | Friday 20 December 2025 |
| Spring Term | Monday 5 January 2026 | Monday 16 February 2026 – Friday 20 February 2026 | Thursday 2 April 2026 |
| Summer Term | Monday 20 April 2026 | Monday 25 May 2026 – Friday 29 May 2026 | Wednesday 22 July 2026 |
Join our Open Event
Come and see what makes Taunton College unique. Meet tutors, explore our college, and find the right path for you.
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Thursday 15 January 2026
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6pm – 8pm
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