2026 Kent School Holidays & Term Dates
Kent school holidays in 2026 for maintained schools. Academies and other schools may differ.
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Kent school holidays 2026 at a glance
- Summer Holidays — 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (42 days)
- October Half-Term — 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) (5 days)
- Christmas Holidays — 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (16 days)
The 2026 school year runs from 1 Sept 2026 to 18 Dec 2026.
Next school holiday
The next 2026 school holiday is October Half-Term, beginning — 37 days away. Schools reopen on .
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Terms & holidays
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Summer HolidaysBreak | 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) | 42 |
Autumn TermTerm | 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 25 Oct 2026 (Sun) | 55 |
October Half-TermBreak | 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) | 5 |
Term 2Term | 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri) | 49 |
Christmas HolidaysBreak | 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) | 16 |
Kent school start and reopening dates in 2026
- School year starts
- After the Summer Holidays
- Schools reopen (Autumn Term begins)
- After the October Half-Term
- Schools reopen (Term 2 begins)
- School year ends
School holiday periods
Summer Holidays school holidays 2026
Summer Holidays runs from 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (42 days inclusive). The Summer Holidays end on 31 Aug 2026 (Mon). Autumn Term begins and schools reopen on 1 Sept 2026 (Tue).
October Half-Term school holidays 2026
October Half-Term runs from 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The October Half-Term end on 30 Oct 2026 (Fri). Term 2 begins and schools reopen on 31 Oct 2026 (Sat).
Christmas Holidays school holidays 2026
Christmas Holidays runs from 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).
Statistics
- School days
- 104
- Holiday days
- 63
- Terms
- 2
- Longest break
- 42d
- Shortest break
- 5d
- Avg break
- 21d
Summer Holidays
October Half-Term
Timeline
- Summer Holidays· 42d
- Autumn Term· 55d
- October Half-Term· 5d
- Term 2· 49d
- Christmas Holidays· 16d
School holidays by year
- Kent School Holidays 2026
- Kent School Holidays 2027
FAQ
When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in Kent in 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) to 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (42 days inclusive).
When are the October Half-Term school holidays in Kent in 2026?
The October Half-Term run from 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) to 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).
When are the Christmas Holidays school holidays in Kent in 2026?
The Christmas Holidays run from 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) to 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).
When do schools reopen after Summer Holidays in Kent?
Schools reopen on 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) for the start of Autumn Term.
When do schools reopen after October Half-Term in Kent?
Schools reopen on 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) for the start of Term 2.
When does Autumn Term start in Kent in 2026?
Autumn Term runs from 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) to 25 Oct 2026 (Sun).
When does Term 2 start in Kent in 2026?
Term 2 runs from 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) to 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).
When does the 2026 school year start in Kent?
The 2026 school year starts on 1 Sept 2026 (Tue).
When does school end in Kent in 2026?
The 2026 school year ends on 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).
What is the next school holiday in Kent?
The next school holiday is October Half-Term, starting 26 Oct 2026 (Mon). See the October Half-Term section (#october-half-term-school-holidays) for full dates.
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