Westminster 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
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027
August 2027
Provisional dates. Westminster City Council lists these as proposed. We will update them when they are confirmed.
Holidays 2026/27Provisional
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Thu 22 Jul 2027 |
Bank holidays in term time (schools closed): 3 May.
Academy or free school? It can set its own dates. Many follow Westminster'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 Westminster?
Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 2026. Schools go back on Monday 2 November 2026.
When do Westminster 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 Westminster?
Mon 15 – Fri 19 Feb 2027.
When are the Easter holidays 2027 in Westminster?
Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 Apr 2027.
When do Westminster schools break up for summer 2027?
The last day of the summer term is Thursday 22 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.