Council term dates
Essex school term dates
For council-run schools. Academies, free schools and independent schools can set their own dates and INSET days.
From the council's own page, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 21 Jul 2027 |
| Holiday | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Sat 24 Oct 2026 | Sun 1 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas holidays | Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Sun 3 Jan 2027 |
| February half term | Sat 13 Feb 2027 | Sun 21 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holidays | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Sun 11 Apr 2027 |
| May half term | Sat 29 May 2027 | Sun 6 Jun 2027 |
Bank holidays in term time (school closed): Mon 3 May 2027
2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 21 Jul 2028 |
| Holiday | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Sat 23 Oct 2027 | Sun 31 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas holidays | Sat 18 Dec 2027 | Mon 3 Jan 2028 |
| February half term | Sat 12 Feb 2028 | Sun 20 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holidays | Sat 1 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 |
| May half term | Sat 27 May 2028 | Sun 4 Jun 2028 |
Bank holidays in term time (school closed): Mon 1 May 2028
Independent schools in Essex
These set their own dates. Compare their fees and bus routes.
Brentwood SchoolChelmsford Hospital SchoolChigwell SchoolColchester Prep & High SchoolCoopersale Hall SchoolDaiglen SchoolElm Green Preparatory SchoolFelsted SchoolGosfield SchoolHeathcote SchoolHolmwood House SchoolHowe Green House SchoolLittlegarth SchoolLoyola Preparatory SchoolMaldon Court Preparatory SchoolNew Hall SchoolOaklands SchoolOpen Box Education CentreSaint Nicholas SchoolSt Anne's SchoolSt Cedd's SchoolSt John's SchoolSt Margaret's Preparatory SchoolSt Mary's School for GirlsSt Philomena's SchoolUrsuline Preparatory SchoolWidford Lodge SchoolWoodlands School Hutton Manor