West Sussex term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
The next half term in West Sussex starts on 15 Feb 2027, 101 days away. Dates come from the council's website; academies and independent schools may differ.
Days until spring half term
101
2026/27
| Period | Type | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Term | 1 Sep 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 |
| Autumn half term | Half term | 26 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Spring term | Term | 4 Jan 2027 | 25 Mar 2027 |
| Spring half term | Half term | 15 Feb 2027 | 19 Feb 2027 |
| Summer term | Term | 12 Apr 2027 | 21 Jul 2027 |
| Summer half term | Half term | 31 May 2027 | 4 Jun 2027 |
The council doesn't publish INSET days; each school sets its own. Source: West Sussex council website · checked 6 Nov 2026.
2027/28
| Period | Type | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Term | 1 Sep 2027 | 17 Dec 2027 |
| Autumn half term | Half term | 25 Oct 2027 | 29 Oct 2027 |
The council doesn't publish INSET days; each school sets its own. Source: West Sussex 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
West Sussex has 119 open academies and free schools and 46 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.
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Questions
Do all schools in West Sussex 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.