Hertfordshire school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 48 days — Fri 23 Oct 2026
Next holiday: October half term, Mon 26 Oct 2026 – Fri 30 Oct 2026
Verified from www.hertfordshire.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset Where these dates come from
Academies and some other schools can choose different dates, so check with your school.
2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term (derived from published holiday boundaries) computed | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 | 39 |
| Autumn term (derived from published holiday boundaries) computed | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 35 |
| Spring term (derived from published holiday boundaries) computed | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | 30 |
| Spring term (derived from published holiday boundaries) computed | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 24 |
| Summer term (derived from published holiday boundaries) computed | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 | 34 |
| Summer term (derived from published holiday boundaries) computed | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 22 Jul 2027 | 34 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May 2027 | Fri 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer term 2 break computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Fri 23 Jul 2027 | — |
What's different about Hertfordshire
- There are 3 half-term breaks in 2026/27: October half term, February half term, May half term.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- The 2026/27 dates were first published in September 2026.
Who these dates apply to
These council dates normally apply to community and voluntary controlled schools.
Where these dates come from
Source: Hertfordshire, official school term dates. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Verified from www.hertfordshire.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School year 2026-27 Start of term: 1 September 2026 Half term holiday: 26 October 2026 – 30 October 2026 Christmas holiday: 21 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 Half term holiday: 15 February 2027 – 19 February 2027 Easter holiday: 26 March 2027 – 9 April 2027 Half term holiday: 31 May 2027 – 4 June 2027 Summer holiday: 23 July 2027 – 31 August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the autumn term (derived from published holiday boundaries) end in Hertfordshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 23 October 2026.
- When is the October half term 2026 in Hertfordshire?
- The October half term in Hertfordshire runs from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do Hertfordshire schools go back for the autumn term (derived from published holiday boundaries) in November 2026?
- The autumn term (derived from published holiday boundaries) in Hertfordshire starts on Monday 2 November 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Hertfordshire?
- The Christmas holiday in Hertfordshire runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 inclusive.