King David High School – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

King David High School – Term Dates FAQ (Academic Year 2025–2026)

When is the Autumn Term (start and end) for 2025–2026?

Start: Tuesday 2 September 2025 (Monday 1 September 2025 is an INSET day – Kindergarten closed to children).

End: Friday 19 December 2025 (Kindergarten closes at 1pm).

When is the Autumn Half Term?

Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October 2025 (inclusive) – Kindergarten closed.

When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Start: Monday 5 January 2026.

End: Tuesday 31 March 2026 (Kindergarten closes at 1pm).

When is the Spring Half Term?

Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026 – Kindergarten closed.

When is the Summer Term (start and end)?

Start: Monday 13 April 2026.

End: Wednesday 22 July 2026 (Kindergarten closes at 1pm).

When is the Summer Half Term?

Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026 – Kindergarten closed.

What are the Christmas, Easter/Passover, and Summer holiday periods?
  • Winter/Christmas Break (as listed): Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026 (inclusive).
  • Passover/Spring Break (as listed): Wednesday 1 April to Friday 10 April 2026 (inclusive).
  • Standard descriptions: Christmas Holiday is a two-week break between Autumn and Spring terms. Easter Holiday is a two-week break between Spring and Summer terms (may not align with Easter bank holiday weekend). Summer Holiday is typically ~6 weeks from late July to early September.
Which additional closure days are shown on the calendar?
  • INSET Day: Monday 1 September 2025 – Kindergarten closed to children.
  • Rosh Hashanah: Tuesday 23 & Wednesday 24 September 2025 – Kindergarten closed.
  • Yom Kippur: Thursday 2 October 2025 – Kindergarten closed.
  • Sukkot: Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 October 2025 – Kindergarten closed.
  • Shemini Atzeret: Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 October 2025 – Kindergarten closed.
  • Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026 – Kindergarten closed.
  • Shavuot: Friday 22 May 2026 – Kindergarten closed.
Are there early closing times?
  • Friday 19 December 2025 – Kindergarten closes at 1pm (end of Autumn term).
  • Tuesday 31 March 2026 – Kindergarten closes at 1pm (end of Spring term).
  • Wednesday 22 July 2026 – Kindergarten closes at 1pm (end of Summer term).
When does the next Autumn Term begin after summer?

Tuesday 2 September 2026 (preceded by an INSET day on Monday 1 September 2026 – Kindergarten closed to children).

What public/bank holidays should I be aware of?

General UK Bank/Public Holidays to note (dates vary each year):

  • New Year’s Day (January 1)
  • Good Friday (variable date)
  • Easter Monday (variable date)
  • Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May)
  • Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May)
  • Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Boxing Day (December 26)

Only the bank/closure days explicitly listed on the school calendar above are confirmed for this setting.

Important reminders
  • Term resumes after Summer Half Term on Monday 1 June 2026.
  • Please refer only to the dates shown above; no other dates are assumed beyond the calendar.