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Essex school term dates 2026/27

Next break: October half term, Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 2026. Back on Monday 2 November 2026.

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The school year at a glance

September 2026

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October 2026

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October half termChristmas holidaysFebruary half termEaster holidaysMay half termSummer holidaysBank holiday

Holidays 2026/27

October half termMon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 20269 days off with weekends
Christmas holidaysMon 21 Dec 2026 – Fri 1 Jan 202716 days off with weekends
February half termMon 15 – Fri 19 Feb 20279 days off with weekends
Easter holidaysFri 26 Mar – Fri 9 Apr 202717 days off with weekends
May half termMon 31 May – Fri 4 Jun 20279 days off with weekends
Summer holidaysFrom Thu 22 Jul 2027

Terms 2026/27

TermStartsEnds
AutumnTue 1 Sep 2026Fri 18 Dec 2026
SpringMon 4 Jan 2027Thu 25 Mar 2027
SummerMon 12 Apr 2027Wed 21 Jul 2027

Bank holidays in term time (schools closed): 3 May.

Academy or free school? It can set its own dates. Many follow Essex's dates, some don't — check your school's website before booking.

INSET days are set by each school and are not included here.

Questions parents ask

When is October half term 2026 in Essex?

Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 2026. Schools go back on Monday 2 November 2026.

When do Essex schools break up for Christmas 2026?

The autumn term ends on Friday 18 December 2026. The spring term starts on Monday 4 January 2027.

When is February half term 2027 in Essex?

Mon 15 – Fri 19 Feb 2027.

When are the Easter holidays 2027 in Essex?

Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 Apr 2027.

When do Essex schools break up for summer 2027?

The last day of the summer term is Wednesday 21 July 2027.

Does the calendar feed include INSET days?

No. Each school sets its own training days, so they are not in the council's dates.

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