Term Dates

TERM DATES

Here at Cheltenham Ladies' College, all girls are expected to be present from the beginning to the end of term. Leave of absence is granted only in exceptional circumstances and must be sought in advance from Miss Caroline Ralph, Head of Pastoral Care.

We have three terms; Autumn, Spring and Summer. Dates are subject to change prior to the start of the Autumn Term.

Parents: For a printable version of this document, including details of Parents’ Meetings, or to access the school calendar, please visit My School Portal.

2025-2026

	Monday 1st September	New pupils induction and SFC1 induction
	Tuesday 2nd September	Boarders return
Beginning of Term	Wednesday 3rd September
Exeat Weekend	Friday 26th September 1.15pm* to Sunday 28th September	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
Half Term	Friday 17th October 1.15pm to Sunday 2nd November	All girls return - 8.00pm
Exeat Weekend	Friday 21st November 1.15pm* to Sunday 23rd November	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
End of Term	Friday 12th December	1.15pm

Travelling Day	Sunday 11th January	Boarders arrive by 6.00pm
Beginning of Term	Monday 12th January
Exeat Weekend	Friday 30th January 1.15pm* to Sunday 1st February	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
Half Term	Friday 13th February 1.15pm to Sunday 22nd February	All girls return - 8.00pm
Exeat Weekend	Friday 13th March 1.15pm* to Sunday 15th March	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
End of Term	Friday 27th March	1.15pm

Travelling Day	Sunday 19th April	Boarders arrive by 6.00pm
Beginning of Term	Monday 20th April
Exeat Weekend	Friday 8th May 1.15pm* to Sunday 10th May	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
Half Term	Friday 22nd May 1.15pm to Sunday 31st May	All girls return - 8.00pm
Exeat Weekend	Friday 12th June 1.15pm* to Sunday 14th June	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
End of Term	Friday 3rd July - Lower College, Upper College and SFC1	1.15pm
End of Term	Saturday 4th July - SFC2

a girl crouching on a riverbank smiles at camera giving a peace sign

two pupils working at their ipads share a laugh with broad smiles

a teacher looks towards a whiteboard illustrating a point to the pupil

a girls takes part in an archery competition, drawing back her bow

a girl is poised to throw the javelin in a house athletics tournament

2026-2027

	Sunday 6th September	SFC2 Prefect Boarders and New SFC1 Boarders arrive
	Monday 7th September	New LC and UC, Day and Boarders and new SFC1 Day students arrive SFC1 IB students return, and SFC1 A Level Boarders return SFC1 induction
	Tuesday 8th September	Boarders return
Beginning of Term	Wednesday 9th September
Exeat Weekend	Friday 25th September 1.15pm* to Sunday 27th September	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
Half Term	Friday 16th October 1.15pm to Sunday 1st November	All girls return - 8.00pm
Exeat Weekend	Friday 20th November 1.15pm* to Sunday 22nd November	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
End of Term	Friday 11th December	1.15pm

Travelling Day	Tuesday 5th January	Boarders arrive by 6.00pm
Beginning of Term	Wednesday 6th January
Exeat Weekend	Friday 22nd January 1.15pm* to Sunday 24th January	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
Half Term	Friday 12th February 1.15pm to Sunday 21st February	Boarders return - 8.00pm
Exeat Weekend	Friday 12th March 1.15pm* to Sunday 14th March	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
End of Term	Wednesday 24th March	1.15pm

Travelling Day	Sunday 18th April	Boarders arrive by 6.00pm
Beginning of Term	Monday 19th April
Exeat Weekend	Friday 7th May 1.15pm* to Sunday 9th May	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
Half Term	Friday 28th May 1.15pm to Sunday 6th June	Boarders return - 8.00pm
Exeat Weekend	Friday 18th June 1.15pm* to Sunday 20th June	LC & UC return - 8.00pm SFC return - 10.00pm
End of Term	Friday 9th July	LC, UC, SFC1 - 11.15pm
End of Term	Saturday 10th July	SFC2