Half term
A short holiday, usually a week, in the middle of each term; also refers to the six or so weeks between holidays.
- Used in
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Topic
- School calendar
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Related terms
- Term All four UK nations (details may differ)
- One of the three main parts of the school year in the UK: autumn, spring and summer, each usually split by a half-term holiday.
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