Are you having a two-week or one-week half term?

Half term is approaching for many of you in England and Wales, and if you're in Scotland it may have already happened.

For some of you, autumn half term means walks with your family, cosy days at home and hanging out with mates.

But some students have more than just a week, they may get two weeks for their half term.

Which could mean twice the fun?

We want to do know - do YOU have a two week long half term?

Who choses when your school takes time off is actually more complicated than you might think - and there lots of opinions on it.

Some people argue a two-week autumn break is a good rest for pupils, but others say it can be tricky for parents to take time off work, or organise childcare or clubs.

An extra week off in autumn is also likely to mean a shorter summer break which some argue is good for learning but, as the weather is usually better in summer, it can be easier for children to play outside.

In many schools it's the local education authority that sets the dates, but other schools, like academies and faith schools, can often set their own dates.

Most councils in England still favour the usual one-week half term, according to the website School Term Dates, but several local authorities have opted for a fortnight in 2026/27.

Education is run by the national authorities in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - with different school calendars in each country.

Wales decided against having two-week autumn half terms in 2024, while there are some schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland that have introduced the longer break.

Most schools that bring in a longer half term shorten the summer holidays in turn.