South East School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

Find school term dates and school holidays for all 19 councils and local authorities in South East. Search or browse councils below.

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

Popular South East Councils and Their Next School Holiday

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

Bracknell Forest Council

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

Brighton and Hove City Council

The next school holiday for Brighton and Hove City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Buckinghamshire Council

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

East Sussex County Council

The next school holiday for East Sussex County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 21 days away.

Hampshire County Council

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

Isle of Wight Council

The next school holiday for Isle of Wight Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 16 days away.

South East Councils and Local Authorities

Browse all 19 councils and local authorities in South East. Select a council to view its school term dates, school holidays, and next school holiday.

Bracknell Forest Council

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

Brighton and Hove City Council

The next school holiday for Brighton and Hove City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Buckinghamshire Council

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

East Sussex County Council

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

Hampshire County Council

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

Isle of Wight Council

The next school holiday for Isle of Wight Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Kent County Council

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

Medway Council

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

Milton Keynes City Council

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

Oxfordshire County Council

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

Portsmouth City Council

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

Reading Borough Council

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

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

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

Slough Borough Council

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

Southampton City Council

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

Surrey County Council

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

West Berkshire Council

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

West Sussex County Council

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

Wokingham Borough Council

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South East School Term Dates

Most South East schools return on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Exact dates vary by council.
Most South East 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 South East 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 South East 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 South East 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 South East 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, South East school term dates are not the same for all 19 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.