Newham school term dates 2026/27
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Next time off school
October half term starts in 48 days — Mon 26 Oct 2026 (advisory dates — schools may vary them)
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2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thu 22 Jul 2027 | 68 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term advisory | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday advisory | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 |
| February half term advisory | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday advisory | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| Early May bank holiday advisory | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| May half term advisory | Mon 31 May 2027 | Fri 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Fri 23 Jul 2027 | — |
What's different about Newham
- The autumn term in Newham is 73 school days (Wed 2 Sep 2026 – Fri 18 Dec 2026), exactly the median across the 54 United Kingdom jurisdictions we cover (advisory dates — schools may vary them).
- Newham schools break up for summer on Thu 22 Jul 2027, 6 days before the latest (Surrey, Wed 28 Jul 2027) (advisory dates — schools may vary them).
- There are 3 half-term breaks in 2026/27: October half term, February half term, May half term (advisory dates — schools may vary them).
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter holiday (advisory dates — schools may vary them).
- TermMinder first recorded the 2026/27 dates 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: Newham, official school term dates. www.newham.gov.uk
Verified from www.newham.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against the recorded source
Source text
School term and holiday dates Academic Year 2026/2027 Governing bodies are responsible for setting the term and holiday dates for their schools. This calendar provides a framework to support governing bodies in determining those dates. Individual school dates may vary, so parents and carers should check the relevant school's website for confirmed dates. Autumn term 2026 Date Details Wednesday 2 September 2026 Autumn term starts Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026 Half-term holiday Friday 18 December 2026 Autumn term ends Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 Christmas holiday (includes Christmas Day and New January 2027 Year's Day) Religious festivals Festival Date Vikram New Year (Gujarati) Wednesday 21 October 2026 Diwali Sunday 8 November 2026 Guru Nanak's Birthday Tuesday 24 November 2026 Spring term 2027 Date Details Monday 4 January 2027 Spring term starts Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February Half-term holiday 2027 Thursday 25 March 2027 Spring term ends Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027 Spring holiday Religious festivals Festival Date Ramadan Predicted to begin on the evening of Tuesday 9 February 2027 Eid ul-Fitr Predicted to begin on the evening of Tuesday 9 March 2027 Easter Sunday Sunday 28 March 2027 Summer term 2027 Date Details Monday 12 April 2027 Summer term starts Monday 3 May 2027 Early May bank holiday Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 Half-term holiday Thursday 22 July 2027 Summer term ends From Friday 23 July 2027 Summer holiday (end date to be confirmed) Religious festivals Festival Date Eid ul-Adha Predicted to begin on the evening of Wednesday 27 May 2027 Note: Islamic dates are predicted and may vary depending on moon sightings. Additional information • Maintained schools must be open for 190 teaching days (380 sessions) each academic year in accordance with the Education (School Day and School Year) Regulations 1999. • This proposed calendar provides for 195 school days, with flexibility for governing boards to designate up to two additional school days (up to a maximum of 197 school days). • This flexibility may be used to accommodate religious observance or to extend the Christmas or summer holiday period. • Five days should be identified for staff training (INSET). Pupils do not attend school on these days. INSET may be delivered as full days or through an equivalent number of twilight sessions.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the October half term 2026 in Newham?
- The October half term in Newham runs from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 inclusive (advisory dates — schools may vary them).
- When does the autumn term end in Newham in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026 (advisory dates — schools may vary them).
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Newham?
- The Christmas holiday in Newham runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 inclusive (advisory dates — schools may vary them).
- When do Newham schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in Newham starts on Monday 4 January 2027 (advisory dates — schools may vary them).
- When is the February half term 2027 in Newham?
- The February half term in Newham runs from Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027 inclusive (advisory dates — schools may vary them).