Southend-on-Sea School Term and Holiday Dates for Community and Maintained Schools 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 5, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026 | Spring Term |
| Feb 16 - Feb 20, 2026 | Spring Half Term |
| Apr 13, 2026 - Jul 20, 2026 | Summer Term |
| May 25 - May 29, 2026 | Summer Half Term |
| Dec 22, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas Holiday |
| Mar 30 - Apr 10, 2026 | Easter Holiday |
| Jul 21 - Sep 1, 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 |
Southend-on-Sea School Term and Holiday Dates for Community and Maintained Schools — 2025–2026
When is the Autumn Term (start and end) for 2025–2026?
Autumn Term
Sep 1, 2025 – Dec 19, 2025
Matched to the term range shown in the calendar.
When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
Half Term
Oct 27 – Oct 31, 2025
When is the Spring Term (start and end) for 2025–2026?
Spring Term
Jan 5, 2026 – Mar 27, 2026
When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
Half Term
Feb 16 – Feb 20, 2026
When is the Summer Term (start and end) for 2026?
Summer Term
Apr 13, 2026 – Jul 20, 2026
When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
Half Term
May 25 – May 29, 2026
Christmas Holiday (two-week break between Autumn and Spring)
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026
Covers the holiday block between the end of Autumn term and the start of Spring term.
Easter Holiday (two-week break between Spring and Summer)
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 – Apr 10, 2026
May not align exactly with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Summer Holiday (longest break)
Summer Holiday
Jul 21 – Sep 1, 2026
From the day after Summer term ends until the start of the next academic year.
What are the Bank and Public Holidays in 2025–2026?
- Dec 25, 2025 — Christmas Day
- Dec 26, 2025 — Boxing Day
- Jan 1, 2026 — New Year’s Day
- Apr 3, 2026 — Good Friday
- Apr 6, 2026 — Easter Monday
- May 4, 2026 — Early May Bank Holiday (First Monday in May)
- May 25, 2026 — Spring Bank Holiday (Last Monday in May)
- Aug 31, 2026 — Summer Bank Holiday (Last Monday in August)
How many school days are in each term?
- Autumn 2025: 75 days
- Spring 2026: 55 days
- Summer 2026: 65 days
- Total: 195 days
Matches the day counts shown with the term blocks.
Are there INSET (non-pupil) days?
Yes. Schools allocate five non-pupil days within the indicated school days (or equivalent twilight sessions). Exact dates are set by each school.
Do individual schools’ dates vary?
Dates may vary for Foundation, Voluntary Aided schools and Academies, which set their own calendars. Always check the school’s published term dates before booking holidays.
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 ## 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.