Term Dates

WAES operates a three-term academic year, with term 1 typically beginning in September, term 2 in January and term 3 in April.

Below are listed the term dates for the academic year along with key dates, centre closure dates (correct at time of publication) and public holidays. You can also view the opening times for term time and holidays.

Academic year 2022-23

Term 1
12 September – 17 December 2022
Autumn half term: 24 October – 30 October 2022

Term 2
9 January – 1 April 2023
Spring half term: 13 February – 19 February 2023

Term 3
17 April – 15 July 2023
Summer half term: 29 May – 4 June 2023

Public Holidays

Friday 7 April 2023 – Good Friday
Monday 10 April 2023 – Easter Monday
Monday 1 May 2023 – Early May Bank Holiday
Monday 8 May 2023 – Coronation Bank Holiday
Monday 29 May 2023 – Spring Bank Holiday
Monday 28 August 2023 – Summer Bank Holiday
Monday 25 December 2023 – Christmas Day
Tuesday 26 December 2023 – Boxing Day

Closure Days (WAES closed to learners)

Friday 24 March 2023 – Staff Development Day
Tuesday 18 July 2023 – Staff Development Day
Wednesday 23 August 2023 – Staff Development Day

WAES Open Events

Open events take place regularly at Westminster Adult Education Service. Find out more on our Open Events page.