Excelsior Academy Term dates (2025-2026)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Back to School Orientation (Grades 6–8 and K–5) |
| Aug 18, 2025 | First Day of School (Grades K–8) |
| Sept 1, 2025 | No School (Labor Day) |
| Sept 25–26, 2025 | Parent–Teacher Conferences |
| Oct 16–17, 2025 | No School (Fall Break) |
| Oct 20, 2025 | End of Term 1 / Teacher Work Day |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Start of Term 2 |
| Nov 24–28, 2025 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) |
| Dec 22, 2025 | End of Term 2 / Teacher Work Day |
| Dec 23, 2025–Jan 2, 2026 | Winter Break |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Start of Term 3 / School Resumes |
| Jan 19, 2026 | No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) |
| Feb 5–6, 2026 | Parent–Teacher Conferences |
| Feb 16, 2026 | No School (Presidents’ Day) |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Early Out Day (12:30 PM Dismissal) |
| Mar 13, 2026 | End of Term 3 / Teacher Work Day |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Start of Term 4 |
| Mar 30–Apr 3, 2026 | Spring Break |
| May 14, 2026 | Last Day of Kindergarten (Short Day) |
| May 20, 2026 | Last Day of School (12:30 PM Dismissal) / End of Term 4 / Teacher Work Day |
| May 21, 2026 | No School (Teacher Work Day) |
| Christmas Holiday | Dec 23, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026 |
| Easter Holiday | Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 (Spring Break) |
| Summer Holiday | Late July – Early September (Approximately 6 weeks) |
| New Year’s Day | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Good Friday | Apr 3, 2026 (Approximate, variable date) |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6, 2026 (Approximate, variable date) |
| Early May Bank Holiday | May 4, 2026 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | May 25, 2026 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Boxing Day | Dec 26, 2025 |
Excelsior Academy — Term Dates FAQ (2025/2026)
Source: School calendar legend (S = start of term, E = end of term, X = no school, O = early out, T = teacher work day, P = parent–teacher conferences, K = kindergarten start/end). Matched only to what is shown on the calendar.
- Term 1 starts Thu, Aug 14, 2025 (S) and ends Mon, Oct 20, 2025 (E, Teacher Work Day).
- Term 2 starts Tue, Oct 21, 2025 (S) and ends Mon, Dec 22, 2025 (E, Teacher Work Day).
- These two terms together make up the Autumn period.
Thu–Fri, Oct 16–17, 2025 — No school (Fall break).
- Term 3 starts Mon, Jan 5, 2026 (S) and ends Fri, Mar 13, 2026 (E, Teacher Work Day).
No separate mid-term break is shown during Term 3. The next break after Term 3 is Spring Break: Mon–Fri, Mar 30–Apr 3, 2026.
- Term 4 starts Wed, Mar 18, 2026 (S) and ends Wed, May 20, 2026 (E, last day of school, 12:30 pm dismissal).
- Thu, May 21, 2026 — No school (Teacher Work Day).
No Summer half-term is shown. After Term 4 ends on May 20, 2026, the calendar shows no school through June and July.
Tue, Dec 23, 2025 – Fri, Jan 2, 2026 — Winter Break (no school). School resumes Mon, Jan 5, 2026.
Mon–Fri, Mar 30 – Apr 3, 2026 — Spring Break (no school). Note: the calendar labels this as Spring Break; it may not align with Easter weekend every year.
After May 21, 2026 (Teacher Work Day), the calendar shows no school through June and July 2026. No specific Summer end date is shown on this calendar.
- Mon, Sep 1, 2025 — No school (Labor Day).
- Mon–Fri, Nov 24–28, 2025 — No school (Thanksgiving Break).
- Mon, Jan 19, 2026 — No school (Martin Luther King Jr. Day).
- Mon, Feb 16, 2026 — No school (Presidents’ Day).
UK bank holidays (e.g., Good Friday, Easter Monday, Early May, Spring Bank, Summer Bank, Christmas Day, Boxing Day) are not listed on this school calendar, so none are included here.
- Thu–Fri, Sep 25–26, 2025 — Parent–Teacher Conferences (P).
- Thu–Fri, Feb 5–6, 2026 — Parent–Teacher Conferences (P).
The calendar marks many Fridays with O (Early Out). The list of important dates notes that Fridays are early-out days with 12:30 pm release.
- Mon, Aug 18, 2025 — First day of Kindergarten (K).
- Thu, May 14, 2026 — Last day of Kindergarten (K), short-day schedule.
- Thu, Aug 14, 2025 — First day for Grades 1–8 (12:30 pm dismissal).
- Wed, May 20, 2026 — Last day of school (12:30 pm dismissal), also E for Term 4.
Yes. Mon–Tue, Mar 30–31, 2026 are listed as the 1st and 2nd emergency closure make-up days (school in session if needed). If not needed, these days fall within Spring Break.
- Mon, Oct 20, 2025 — Teacher Work Day (E Term 1).
- Mon, Dec 22, 2025 — Teacher Work Day (E Term 2).
- Fri, Mar 13, 2026 — Teacher Work Day (E Term 3).
- Thu, May 21, 2026 — Teacher Work Day (no school).
- Wed, Aug 13, 2025 — Back-to-school orientations (MS & Elementary as listed on the calendar).
Calendar Disclaimer
The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official Excelsior Academy term dates website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school or local council. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.