County term dates
Schools in Kent break up for Christmas 2026 on — back to school .
These are Kent council's standard term dates. Most schools follow them, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — always check your specific school.
Autumn Half-Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas 2026
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Spring Half-Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Half-Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holidays 2027
Last day of school:
Back to school:
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
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When do schools in Kent break up for the Christmas 2026?
Under Kent council's standard term dates, the last day before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. Pupils return on Monday, 4 January 2027. Academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — check your school's own page.
Do all schools in Kent follow these term dates?
These are Kent council's standard term dates, which most schools follow. Academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so always check your specific school.