Autumn Term
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55 days
Kent School Holidays 2026: Term Dates
Kent school holidays in 2026 for maintained schools. Academies and other schools may differ.
Source: Kent County CouncilLast verified
Next Kent school holiday
47 days away
The next 2026 school holiday is Christmas Holidays, from 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 — 47 days away.
2026 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Holidays | Start | End | Duration42 days |
| October Half-Term | Start | End | Duration5 days |
| Christmas Holidays | Start | End | Duration16 days |
2026 school term dates
Term 2
–
49 days
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).
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
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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 Christmas Holidays, starting 19 Dec 2026 (Sat). See the Christmas Holidays section (#christmas-holidays-school-holidays) for full dates.
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Statistics
- School days
- 104
- Holiday days
- 63
- Terms
- 2
- Longest break
- 42d
- Shortest break
- 5d
- Avg break
- 21d
Summer Holidays
October Half-Term
Timeline
Sky bars show school terms, and amber bars show school breaks across 2026.
School terms: Autumn Term, 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 25 Oct 2026 (Sun); Term 2, 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Summer Holidays, 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon); October Half-Term, 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri); Christmas Holidays, 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun)
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