Kent term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
The next half term in Kent starts on 15 Feb 2027, 101 days away. Dates come from the council's website; academies and independent schools may differ.
Days until christmas holiday
45
Days until spring half term
101
2026/27
| Period | Type | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Term | 1 Sep 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn half term | Half term | 26 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Term 2 | Term | 2 Nov 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Holiday | 21 Dec 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Term 3 | Term | 4 Jan 2027 | 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring half term | Half term | 15 Feb 2027 | 19 Feb 2027 |
| Term 4 | Term | 22 Feb 2027 | 25 Mar 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Holiday | 26 Mar 2027 | 9 Apr 2027 |
| Term 5 | Term | 12 Apr 2027 | 28 May 2027 |
| Summer half term | Half term | 31 May 2027 | 4 Jun 2027 |
| Term 6 | Term | 7 Jun 2027 | 21 Jul 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Holiday | 22 Jul 2027 | 31 Aug 2027 |
The council doesn't publish INSET days; each school sets its own. Source: Kent council website · checked 6 Nov 2026.
2027/28
| Period | Type | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Term | 1 Sep 2027 | 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn half term | Half term | 25 Oct 2027 | 29 Oct 2027 |
| Term 2 | Term | 1 Nov 2027 | 17 Dec 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Holiday | 20 Dec 2027 | 3 Jan 2028 |
| Term 3 | Term | 4 Jan 2028 | 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring half term | Half term | 14 Feb 2028 | 18 Feb 2028 |
| Term 4 | Term | 21 Feb 2028 | 31 Mar 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Holiday | 3 Apr 2028 | 17 Apr 2028 |
| Term 5 | Term | 18 Apr 2028 | 26 May 2028 |
| Summer half term | Half term | 29 May 2028 | 2 Jun 2028 |
| Term 6 | Term | 5 Jun 2028 | 21 Jul 2028 |
| Summer holiday | Holiday | 24 Jul 2028 | 31 Aug 2028 |
The council doesn't publish INSET days; each school sets its own. Source: Kent council website · checked 6 Nov 2026.
Bank holidays
- 25 Dec 2026 — Christmas Day
- 28 Dec 2026 — Boxing Day
- 1 Jan 2027 — New Year’s Day
- 26 Mar 2027 — Good Friday
- 29 Mar 2027 — Easter Monday
- 3 May 2027 — Early May bank holiday
- 31 May 2027 — Spring bank holiday
- 30 Aug 2027 — Summer bank holiday
- 27 Dec 2027 — Christmas Day
- 28 Dec 2027 — Boxing Day
- 3 Jan 2028 — New Year’s Day
- 14 Apr 2028 — Good Friday
- 17 Apr 2028 — Easter Monday
- 1 May 2028 — Early May bank holiday
- 29 May 2028 — Spring bank holiday
- 28 Aug 2028 — Summer bank holiday
Source: GOV.UK bank holidays (Open Government Licence v3.0).
Academies, free schools and independent schools
Kent has 315 open academies and free schools and 94 independent schools on our records. These schools can set their own term dates. We don't yet hold individual schools' own dates, so check each school's website — you'll find it on the school's page in our schools directory.
Questions
Do all schools in Kent follow these dates?
These are the council's dates for community and voluntary-controlled schools. Academies, free schools, foundation, voluntary-aided and independent schools can set their own term dates, so always check with your child's school.
Are INSET days included?
Only where the council publishes them. Most INSET (training) days are chosen by each school, so they're usually not on the council calendar.
How do I add these dates to my calendar?
Use the 'Download calendar' button. It gives you an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook.
Where do these dates come from?
From the council's own website. We show the link and the date we last checked it. If the council changes its dates, its website is the authority.