Term Dates
Keep up to date with B&FC's academic calendar.
First year students, please note: Your first day of term will be between 1 - 8 September, with the actual start date being confirmed at your enrolment appointment.
Academic Year 2025/26
| Further Education (FE) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Monday 1 September 2025 | Friday 26 June 2026 |
| Part-time & second year returners | Monday 8 September 2025 | Friday 26 June 2026 |
| Higher Education (HE) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time & part-time | Monday 8 September 2025 | Friday 5 June 2026 |
Non-Teaching Days, Progression Weeks and Holidays
| Period | Break | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term Non -Teaching Day | Monday 6 October 2025 | Tuesday 7 October 2025 |
| October Student Progression Week | Monday 27 October 2025 | Monday 3 November 2025 |
| Christmas Break | Friday 19 December 2025 | Monday 5 January 2026 |
| Spring Term Non-Teaching Day | Monday 5 January 2026 | Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
| February Student Progression Week | Monday 16 February 2026 | Monday 23 February 2026 |
| Easter Break | Monday 30 March 2026 | Monday 13 April 2026 |
| Summer Term Non-Teaching Day | Tuesday 21 April 2026 | Wednesday 22 April 2026 |
| May Student Progression Week | Monday 25 May 2026 | Monday 1 June 2026 |
Academic Year 2026/27
| Further Education (FE) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | Wednesday 2 September 2026 | Friday 25 June 2027 |
| Part-time & second year returners | Monday 7 September 2026 | Friday 25 June 2027 |
| Higher Education (HE) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time & part-time | Monday 7 September 2026 | Friday 11 June 2027 |
Non-Teaching Days, Progression Weeks and Holidays
| Period | Break | Return |
|---|---|---|
| October Student Progression Week | Monday 26 October 2026 | Monday 2 November 2026 |
| Christmas Break | Friday 18 December 2026 | Tuesday 5 January 2027 |
| February Student Progression Week | Monday 15 February 2027 | Monday 22 February 2027 |
| Easter Break | Thursday 25 March 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 |
| June Student Progression Week | Tuesday 1 June 2027 | Monday 7 June 2027 |