Find out more about Derwen College’s term and holiday dates.
Key dates for residential and day students at Derwen College.
Summer 2025 term dates
Residential students return to College on Wednesday 30 April 2025. Day students return Thursday 1 May 2025.
May Day Bank holiday: Monday 5 May
Summer Half Term: Last day of half term for all students, Friday 23 May 2025.
Residential students travel home on Saturday 24 May 2025, and travel back to College Sunday 1 June 2025.
DERWEN FETE AND DOG SHOW: Saturday 14 June
SUMMER HOLIDAY: Last day of term Friday 18 July 2025. Residential students travel home on Saturday 19 July 2025.
Autumn 2025 term dates
New day and residential students start to transition into College from Wednesday 3 September 2025.
Returning bungalow students transition back to College from Wednesday 3 September 2025.
All other returning students transition back to College from Monday 8 September 2025.
Autumn Half Term: Last day of half term for all students, Tuesday 21 October 2025.
Residential students travel home on Wednesday 22 October 2025, and travel back to College Sunday 2 November 2025.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE: Saturday 29 November
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY: Last day of term Friday 12 December 2025. Residential students travel home on Saturday 13 December.
Spring 2026 term dates
Residential students return to College on Tuesday 6 January 2026. Day students return Wednesday 7 January 2026.
Spring Half Term: Last day of half term for all students, Friday 13 February 2026.
Residential students travel home on Saturday 14 February 2026, and travel back to College Sunday 22 February 2026.
EASTER HOLIDAY: Last day of term Friday 27 March. Residential students travel home on Saturday 28 March 2026.
ANNUAL 10K CHALLENGE: Saturday 18 April
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