London School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

Find school term dates and school holidays for all 33 councils and local authorities in London. Search or browse councils below.

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

Popular London Councils and Their Next School Holiday

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

City of London

The next school holiday for City of London is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

City of Westminster

The next school holiday for City of Westminster is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

The next school holiday for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

London Borough of Barnet

The next school holiday for London Borough of Barnet is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

London Borough of Bexley

The next school holiday for London Borough of Bexley is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

London Borough of Brent

The next school holiday for London Borough of Brent is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

London Councils and Local Authorities

Browse all 33 councils and local authorities in London. Select a council to view its school term dates, school holidays, and next school holiday.

City of London

The next school holiday for City of London is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

City of Westminster

The next school holiday for City of Westminster is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

The next school holiday for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Barnet

The next school holiday for London Borough of Barnet is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Bexley

The next school holiday for London Borough of Bexley is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Brent

The next school holiday for London Borough of Brent is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Bromley

The next school holiday for London Borough of Bromley is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Camden

The next school holiday for London Borough of Camden is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Croydon

The next school holiday for London Borough of Croydon is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Ealing

The next school holiday for London Borough of Ealing is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Enfield

The next school holiday for London Borough of Enfield is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Hackney

The next school holiday for London Borough of Hackney is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

The next school holiday for London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Haringey

The next school holiday for London Borough of Haringey is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Harrow

The next school holiday for London Borough of Harrow is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Havering

The next school holiday for London Borough of Havering is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Hillingdon

The next school holiday for London Borough of Hillingdon is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Hounslow

The next school holiday for London Borough of Hounslow is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Islington

The next school holiday for London Borough of Islington is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Lambeth

The next school holiday for London Borough of Lambeth is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Lewisham

The next school holiday for London Borough of Lewisham is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Merton

The next school holiday for London Borough of Merton is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Newham

The next school holiday for London Borough of Newham is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Redbridge

The next school holiday for London Borough of Redbridge is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

The next school holiday for London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Southwark

The next school holiday for London Borough of Southwark is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Sutton

The next school holiday for London Borough of Sutton is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

The next school holiday for London Borough of Tower Hamlets is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Waltham Forest

The next school holiday for London Borough of Waltham Forest is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

London Borough of Wandsworth

The next school holiday for London Borough of Wandsworth is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Royal Borough of Greenwich

The next school holiday for Royal Borough of Greenwich is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

The next school holiday for Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

The next school holiday for Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Frequently Asked Questions About London School Term Dates

Most London schools return on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Exact dates vary by council.
Most London 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 London 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 London 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 London 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 London schools break up for summer on Thursday, 22 July 2027. Exact dates vary by council — check your specific council for the dates that apply to your area.
No, London school term dates are not the same for all 33 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.