England · 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

Kids eat free in October half-term (26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026)

1899 UK restaurants and pubs running kids-eat-free across October half-term 2026 — 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026.

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  • 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 (England)
  • 12 chains flip in for this holiday
  • 1899 UK venues in the active set
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Year-round chains also active during October half-term 2026

These chains run their kids-eat-free or kids-eat-for-£1 offer year-round, including the school holiday window. Day and time restrictions still apply — tap into the chain for the exact rules.

School holiday calendar

October half-term 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
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Northern Ireland
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Wales
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

Common questions

  • When is October half-term in 2026?

    October half-term 2026 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland runs 26–30 October. Scotland's October break runs the week before, 12–16 October.

  • Which chains do kids eat free during October half-term?

    Bill's, Zizzi, Frankie & Benny's, Las Iguanas and Harvester run school-holiday-only family offers that cover October half-term. Year-round chains (Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Toby Carvery, Sizzling Pubs, Hungry Horse) are also active across the week.

  • Should I book ahead for October half-term?

    For pub-restaurants and well-known chains in town centres, yes — half-term weeks are busy. The chain tile takes you straight to their booking page.