Merthyr Tydfil Council & LEA School Holidays and Term Dates

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough is the council authority that oversees schools and other services across the area and is one of the 22 unitary authorities of Wales. It consists of the town of Merthyr Tydfil and surrounding areas. There are 25 primary schools and four secondary schools in the area as well as three nurseries, 1 special school and 1 further education college, the latter of which can set its own school holiday dates. The academic year begins on 1st September and the first, autumn term runs until 16th December with the October half term 24th – 28th of the month. The Christmas holidays last from 16th December to 3rd January and then the second, spring term lasts until the Easter break 2017 begins on 7th April. It includes a break for the February half term from 20th – 24th. The final summer term starts on 24th April and includes the May half term 29th May to 2nd June, finishing on 21st July.

The Inset Days for the Local Education Authority Schools in Merthyr Tydfil are decided by the individual schools. Merthyr Tydfil Data Source