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.

England · 26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026

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

1630 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)
9 chains flip in for this holiday
1630 UK venues in the active set

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Chains that only run kids-eat-free during the school holidays

These chains flip their family offer on for October half-term 2026 and quietly drop off the list outside it. Tap a tile to see the offer terms and find a venue near you.

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.

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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.

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