What should I check before travelling?

Check the published start and end dates, days, serving times, child ages, adult purchase requirements and your branch’s participation. An offer is not a guarantee of a table or availability.

Do school holiday dates confirm restaurant offers?

No. School calendars vary by council and school. Calendar dates alone do not confirm an offer or a participating restaurant branch.

England · 21 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027

Kids eat free over the Christmas holidays (21 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027)

Christmas holiday 2026: 21 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027. Restaurant offers and branch participation for this holiday are unconfirmed. Check current terms and your own school calendar before booking.

Oldest offer check in this list 15 October 2026

Offer dates and participating branches still need confirmation for this holiday.

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Christmas holiday 2026 offers awaiting confirmation

We have not yet confirmed offers and participating branches for Christmas holiday 2026. These restaurants have free or £1 offers in our records, but that does not confirm a booking in this window. Check the dates, your branch, age limits, adult spend and any app requirement on the chain page before making plans. They are not included in a confirmed venue total.

School holiday calendar

Christmas holiday 2026 across the UK

School holidays don’t line up exactly across the four nations. Here’s when this window runs in each region.

England: 21 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
Northern Ireland: 21 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027
Scotland: 21 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027
Wales: 21 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027

FAQ

Common questions

Are offers currently verified for this list?
Christmas holiday 2026: 21 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027. Restaurant offers and branch participation for this holiday are unconfirmed. Check current terms and your own school calendar before booking.
What should I check before travelling?
Check the published start and end dates, days, serving times, child ages, adult purchase requirements and your branch’s participation. An offer is not a guarantee of a table or availability.
Do school holiday dates confirm restaurant offers?
No. School calendars vary by council and school. Calendar dates alone do not confirm an offer or a participating restaurant branch.

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