East of England School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

Find school term dates and school holidays for all 11 councils and local authorities in East of England. Search or browse councils below.

The next school holiday for most councils in East of England is Autumn Half Term, starting on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Popular East of England Councils and Their Next School Holiday

Explore popular councils in East of England and see the next school holiday and holiday start date for each council.

Bedford Borough Council

The next school holiday for Bedford Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Cambridgeshire County Council

The next school holiday for Cambridgeshire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Central Bedfordshire Council

The next school holiday for Central Bedfordshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Essex County Council

The next school holiday for Essex County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Hertfordshire County Council

The next school holiday for Hertfordshire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Luton Borough Council

The next school holiday for Luton Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

East of England Councils and Local Authorities

Browse all 11 councils and local authorities in East of England. Select a council to view its school term dates, school holidays, and next school holiday.

Bedford Borough Council

The next school holiday for Bedford Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Cambridgeshire County Council

The next school holiday for Cambridgeshire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Central Bedfordshire Council

The next school holiday for Central Bedfordshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Essex County Council

The next school holiday for Essex County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Hertfordshire County Council

The next school holiday for Hertfordshire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Luton Borough Council

The next school holiday for Luton Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Norfolk County Council

The next school holiday for Norfolk County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Peterborough City Council

The next school holiday for Peterborough City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Southend-on-Sea City Council

The next school holiday for Southend-on-Sea City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Suffolk County Council

The next school holiday for Suffolk County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Thurrock Council

The next school holiday for Thurrock Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Frequently Asked Questions About East of England School Term Dates

Most East of England schools return on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Exact dates vary by council.
Most East of England schools break up for autumn half term on Friday, 23 October 2026. Autumn half term runs from Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 2 November 2026. Dates vary between councils — check your specific council for exact dates.
Most East of England schools break up for Christmas on Friday, 18 December 2026. The Christmas holiday runs from Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 4 January 2027.
Most East of England schools break up for spring half term on Friday, 12 February 2027. Spring half term runs from Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 22 February 2027.
Most East of England schools break up for Easter on Thursday, 25 March 2027. The Easter holiday runs from Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 12 April 2027.
Most East of England schools break up for summer on Wednesday, 21 July 2027. Exact dates vary by council — check your specific council for the dates that apply to your area.
No, East of England school term dates are not the same for all 11 councils. Each local authority publishes its own term dates for council-maintained schools. Academies and free schools may also set their own dates.
Always confirm with your school. Dates shown are the local authority’s standard calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Academies and free schools may set different dates.