King Edward VI Grammar School Term Dates 25-26 NEW

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford Term dates (2025-2026)

Term dates by sch-uk.org

Date	Event
Sep 1, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025	Autumn Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31, 2025	Autumn Half Term
Jan 7, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026	Spring Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20, 2026	Spring Half Term
Apr 13, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026	Summer Term
May 25 - May 29, 2026	Summer Half Term
Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026	Christmas Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10, 2026	Easter Holiday
Jul 20 - Aug 31, 2026	Summer Holiday
Jan 1, 2026	New Year's Day
Apr 3, 2026	Good Friday
Apr 6, 2026	Easter Monday
May 4, 2026	Early May Bank Holiday
May 25, 2026	Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 31, 2026	Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25, 2025	Christmas Day
Dec 26, 2025	Boxing Day
Sep 1, 2025	Non-Pupil Day
Sep 2, 2025	Non-Pupil Day
Sep 30, 2025	Non-Pupil Day
Nov 24, 2025	Non-Pupil Day
Apr 13, 2026	Non-Pupil Day
Jun 12, 2026	Non-Pupil Day

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford – Term Dates FAQs (2025–2026)

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford – Term Dates (2025–2026)

When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?

Mon 1 September 2025 – Fri 19 December 2025

Note: 1–2 Sep are staff training (non-pupil days). 3 Sep is Induction Day for Years 7 & 12 only. Full return for Years 7–13 on 4 Sep.

When is the Autumn Half Term?

Mon 27 October 2025 – Fri 31 October 2025

When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Wed 7 January 2026 – Fri 27 March 2026

When is the Spring Half Term?

Mon 16 February 2026 – Fri 20 February 2026

When is the Summer Term (start and end)?

Mon 13 April 2026 – Fri 17 July 2026

When is the Summer Half Term?

Mon 25 May 2026 – Fri 29 May 2026

Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms)

Based on the term end/start, the holiday period is:

Sat 20 December 2025 – Tue 6 January 2026

Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms)

Based on the term end/start, the holiday period is:

Sat 28 March 2026 – Fri 10 April 2026

Summer Holiday (after the Summer term)

Following the Summer term end:

Sat 18 July 2026 – Sun 30 August 2026 (approx.; longest break, late July to early September)

Bank & Public Holidays (2025–2026)

Thu 25 December 2025 – Christmas Day
Fri 26 December 2025 – Boxing Day
Thu 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
Fri 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
Mon 6 April 2026 – Easter Monday
Mon 4 May 2026 – Early May Bank Holiday (May Day)
Mon 25 May 2026 – Spring Bank Holiday
Mon 31 August 2026 – Summer Bank Holiday

Are there any Non-Pupil (Staff Training) Days?

Mon 1 September 2025
Tue 2 September 2025
Tue 30 September 2025
Mon 24 November 2025
Mon 13 April 2026
Fri 12 June 2026

What are the key start-of-year dates?

Mon 1 – Tue 2 Sep 2025 – Staff training (non-pupil)
Wed 3 Sep 2025 – Induction Day (Years 7 & 12 only)
Thu 4 Sep 2025 – Full return (Years 7–13)

Parents’ Evenings (2025–2026)

Thu 16 October 2025 – Year 13 (online)
Wed 5 November 2025 – Year 11 (online)
Thu 4 December 2025 – Year 12 (online)
Wed 21 January 2026 – Year 9 (in person)
Wed 25 February 2026 – Year 10 (online)
Thu 16 April 2026 – Year 7 (in person)
Wed 6 May 2026 – Year 8 (in person)

Calendar Disclaimer

Please read: These dates are taken from the school’s published calendar for 2025–2026. Items reflect the legend categories (term dates, half terms, holidays, bank holidays, and inset days) exactly as shown on the calendar.

Calendar Disclaimer

The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official King Edward VI Grammar School 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.