Downs Infant School term dates
These are Brighton and Hove authority calendar dates
October half term starts in 2 days — Mon 26 Oct 2026 (advisory dates — schools may vary them)
They are not confirmed dates set by Downs Infant School.
School-specific dates and INSET days are not verified. The authority calendar below is a reference only.
Terms 2026/27
School holidays, public holidays and recorded training days are excluded. Your school may set more training days, so pupils may attend fewer days. Check your school's calendar.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weekdays in term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term advisory | Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 73 |
| Spring term advisory | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 54 |
| Summer term advisory | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Wed 21 Jul 2027 | 67 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term advisory | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday computed | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 |
| February half term advisory | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday computed | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| summer half term advisory | Tue 1 Jun 2027 | Fri 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) | Thu 22 Jul 2027 | — |
INSET and closure days 2026/27
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school usually inset check school | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Tue 1 Sep 2026 |
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Downs Infant SchoolDitchling Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6JA
Primary · Official reference 114367
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Postcode coordinates: 50.83796, -0.13337.
Official source
Source: Brighton and Hove, official school term dates. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk
School details from the official school register, fetched 2026-09-05.