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Kent school term dates
Source: official council page · checked 2026-10-16
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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 during term (school closed): Mon 3 May 2027
Determined dates, Terms 1-6 (39/35/30/24/34/33 days = 195 incl. 5 non-contact/INSET days specified by individual schools; none published). May Day 3 May 2027 within Term 5.
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 |
Determined dates, Terms 1-6 (38/35/29/30/28/35 days). Bank holiday 1 May 2028 within Term 5. INSET set by schools.
Independent schools in Kent
These set their own dates.
Ashford SchoolBeech Grove SchoolBeechwood SchoolBenenden SchoolBethany SchoolBronte SchoolCobham HallDover CollegeEarlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)Gad's Hill SchoolHilden Grange SchoolHilden Oaks Preparatory School and NurseryHolmewood House SchoolJunior King's SchoolKent College (Canterbury)Kent College International Study CentreKent College Nursery, Infant and Junior SchoolKent College PemburyLorenden Preparatory SchoolMEPA ACADEMYNorthbourne Park SchoolOneSchool Global UK - Maidstone CampusRadnor House SevenoaksRose Hill SchoolRussell House SchoolSackville SchoolSevenoaks Preparatory SchoolSevenoaks SchoolSolefield SchoolSomerhillSpring Grove School 2003 LtdSt Edmund's School CanterburySt Faith's At Ash School LimitedSt Helens Montessori SchoolSt Lawrence College Junior SchoolSt Michael's Prep SchoolSt Ronan's SchoolSteephill SchoolSutton Valence SchoolThe Dulwich School CranbrookThe Granville SchoolThe King's School CanterburyThe Mead SchoolThe New Beacon SchoolThe Worthgate SchoolTonbridge SchoolVTC Independent SchoolWalthamstow HallWellesley Haddon Dene School