Kent School Holidays for 2026/27/28 include 13 school breaks, from October half-term to the summer break. This page covers all school term dates, the full school calendar, bank holidays, INSET days, exam dates, and a printable term dates PDF from Kent County Council.
Kent School Term Dates 2026 to 2027
Here’s the full academic calendar for the academic year 2026 to 2027.
| Term | Starts | Ends | School Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Friday 23 October 2026 | Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday 2 November 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 | Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 |
| Term 3 | Monday 4 January 2027 | Friday 12 February 2027 | Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027 |
| Term 4 | Monday 22 February 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 | Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027 |
| Term 5 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Friday 28 May 2027 | Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 |
| Term 6 | Monday 7 June 2027 | Wednesday 21 July 2027 | Thursday 22 July to Tuesday 31 August 2027 |
Bank Holidays in the 2026 to 2027 Academic Year
- Friday 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
- Monday 28 December 2026 – Boxing Day (substitute)
- Friday 1 January 2027 – New Year’s Day
- Friday 26 March 2027 – Good Friday
- Monday 29 March 2027 – Easter Monday
- Monday 3 May 2027 – Early May bank holiday
- Monday 31 May 2027 – Spring bank holiday
- Monday 30 August 2027 – Summer bank holiday
Kent School Holidays 2026 to 2027
Here’s every school break in the academic year 2026 to 2027, so you can plan school holiday activities, family days out in Kent, and things to do in Kent school holidays well in advance.
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| October 2026 (autumn half term) | Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026 |
| December 2026 (Christmas break) | Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 |
| February 2027 (spring half term) | Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027 |
| March 2027 and school holidays April 2027 (Easter break) | Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027 |
| May 2027 (summer half term) | Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 |
| June 2027, July 2027 and August 2027 (summer break) | Thursday 22 July to Tuesday 31 August 2027 |
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Get in TouchQuick Summary of Kent School Breaks
- Autumn term dates include the October half term
- Spring term dates include the February half term and Easter break
- Summer term dates include the May half term and the long summer break
- Christmas break runs for two weeks over the festive period
- Easter break spans just over two weeks
- Summer break covers six weeks from late July to the end of August
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Kent School Term Dates 2027 to 2028
The academic year 2027 to 2028 follows the same six-term school year structure. KCC term dates for this year are published as a downloadable PDF (see below). While exact dates for 2027/28 may vary slightly by school, the academic calendar typically follows this pattern:
- Autumn term dates: early September to mid-December
- Spring term dates: early January to late March
- Summer term dates: mid-April to late July
Always check with your child’s school in Kent, as term dates for some schools may be different.
Kent School Holidays 2027 to 2028
Kent School Holidays 2027/2028 follow the same pattern of six school breaks across the year:
- Autumn term dates; half term (October)
- Christmas break (December to January)
- Spring term dates; half term (February)
- Easter break (March to April)
- Summer term dates; half term (May)
- Summer break (July to August)
Download Term Dates Calendar PDF
Get the official printable term dates and PDF term dates straight from Kent County Council:
- School Term Dates 2026-2027 – Download PDF
- School Term Dates 2027-2028 – Download PDF
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FAQs
When do schools break up for Christmas?
Schools typically break up in mid-to-late December. The Christmas break usually lasts around two weeks, ending in early January.
When is the October half term?
The October half term break usually falls in the last week of October. It lasts one week.
What are INSET days?
INSET days are staff training days when schools are closed to pupils. They are set by individual schools.
When is the summer holiday?
The summer break usually starts in late July and runs until the end of August, lasting around six weeks.
Where can I download term dates?
You can download PDF term dates from the Kent County Council website using the links above.
Useful Resources
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Official council website.