School Term Dates is an independent online guide that helps parents and caregivers find school term dates and holidays across the UK. It organizes information by council and individual school, with searchable calendars and browsing options for England, Wales, and Scotland. Visitors can check term dates, holiday periods, return dates, and, where verified or available, school-specific INSET days and Scottish in-service days. Council calendars draw on information published by councils, link to their official sources, and show when dates were last checked. The site advises families to confirm dates with their child’s school.

The guide also offers calendar downloads for Google, Apple, and Outlook, along with countdowns to upcoming breaks and return dates. Additional resources include guides to common holiday periods, such as half-term and summer breaks, and pages for the 2026/27 school year. Visitors can also find UK and country-specific bank holiday information and practical tools, including a fine calculator. School Term Dates states that it is not affiliated with any council, school, or government department.