St Helens Local Authority has agreed the adoption of a standard school term and holiday pattern with the Greater Merseyside Authorities. The standard school holiday pattern for 2017/18 is shown below.
View individual school holiday dates for 2017-18
Academic Year 2017/18
| Holiday | Schools Close | Schools Open |
| Summer | Monday 4 September 2017 | |
| Autumn Half Term | Friday 20 October 2017 | Monday 30 October 2017 |
| Christmas | Thursday 21 December 2017 | Monday 8 January 2018 |
| Spring Half Term | Friday 9 February 2018 | Monday 19 February 2018 |
| Easter Break | Thursday 29 March 2018 | Monday 16 April 2018 |
| May Day Bank Holiday | Friday 4 May 2018 | Tuesday 8 May 2018 |
| Summer Half Term | Friday 25 May 2018 | Monday 4 June 2018 |
| Summer | Wednesday 25 July 2018 |
