Make June and July the school summer break

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

We have had three heatwaves in the UK in 2026: May, June and July. Rather than having to cancel school days to the detriment of children (who miss learning) and parents (who miss work or other commitments), adapt our school year so the summer break is when the highest likelihood of heatwaves is.

Of the top 10 hottest days by maximum temperatures recorded in the UK, 8 were in June and July: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_weather_records?wprov=sfla1

This suggests mid-June to late July would be the best time for children to be away from school.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Require schools in England to end the academic year in June
Require schools in England to end the academic year in June

Timeline

10 Jul 2026	Petition opened for signatures
5 Aug 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Aug 2026

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