Derby College Term Dates
Derby College Term Dates 2026 – 2027
Enrolment
Enrolment commences on Thursday 20 August 2026 following the publication of exam results until Thursday 27 August 2026. Enrolment is by invitation only. Invitations with designated dates and times will be sent to applicants. Open Enrolment for those who have not applied will commence from the afternoon of Wednesday 26 August 2026. Keep an eye on our events pages for more information nearer the time. Log in to your InTouch account to track your applications and view important updates.
Induction
Student Induction will be undertaken during the first teaching week, 1 – 4 September 2026.
Core Teaching
Core teaching timetables will start on Monday 7 September 2026. When enrolled, students will receive their timetables detailing the days they are required to attend college.
Autumn Term
- Start of term/teaching: Monday 7 September 2026
- Half term: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026
- Inset Day: Wednesday 9 December 2026
- End of term/last day of teaching: Friday 18 December 2026
- Holiday: Monday 21 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027
- Inset Day: Monday 4 January 2027
Spring Term
- Start of term/teaching: Tuesday 5 January 2027
- Half term: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027
- End of term/last day of teaching: Thursday 25 March 2027
- Bank Holidays: Friday 26 March, Monday 29 March 2027
- Holiday: Tuesday 30 March – Friday 9 April 2027
Summer Term
- Start of term/teaching: Monday 12 April 2027
- Bank Holidays: Monday 3 May, Monday 31 May 2027
- Half term: Tuesday 1 June – Friday 4 June 2027
- End of term/last day of teaching: Friday 2 July 2027
