Hampshire School Holidays and Term Dates

Planning family life around the school calendar is essential for parents across the county. Whether you’re organising childcare, booking a family trip, or simply marking your daily planner with key dates, having access to accurate Hampshire School Holidays information makes all the difference. At Calendar Times UK, we’ve compiled the official term dates from Hampshire County Council to help you plan with confidence.

These dates apply to Hampshire Community and Controlled schools. However, it’s worth noting that Voluntary Aided Schools, Foundation schools, and some academies may set their own calendars, so always check with your child’s specific school for confirmation.

Official Hampshire School Term Dates

Hampshire School Holidays 2025/26

Source: Hampshire County Council 

Hampshire School Holidays 2026/27

Source: Hampshire County Council 

Hampshire School Holidays 2027/28

Source: Hampshire County Council.

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Half-Term Dates in Hampshire

Half-term breaks provide a welcome pause during each school term. Here’s a quick overview of when these breaks typically fall across the academic year:

Autumn Half-Term: Usually the last week of October, running from Monday to Friday

Spring Half-Term: Typically, the third week of February

Summer Half-Term: Usually the week containing the late May bank holiday

These breaks are consistent across all Hampshire County Council schools, though some academies may adjust their dates slightly.

Key Dates for Specific Hampshire Schools

While most Hampshire schools follow the county council calendar, individual schools may have additional key dates throughout the academic year:

Thornden School:

• Year 7 Parents/Carers Evening

• Year 10 Parents/Carers Evening

• Year 11 Parents/Carers Evening

• Year 9 Options Evening

• Open Evening

• Open Morning sessions

• GCSE Certificate Evening

• Information Evening/Meet the Tutors

Eggar’s School:

• Open Evening

• Year 7 and 11 only start days

• Half-day closures at end of term

Fareham Academy:

• Common Closure days

• Twilight training sessions

Newlands Primary Academy:

• Weekly newsletter reminders

• Extended October half-term

Sherfield School:

• Boarders’ arrival Son undays

• Boarders’ departure days

• Wrap-around care dates for Early Years

Cheriton Primary School:

• Staff training days

Calmore Infant School:

• School closed for training days

Bank Holidays and School Closures

Schools across Hampshire are closed on public bank holidays. Here are the key bank holidays that typically fall within school terms:

• Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May)

• Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May)

• Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August)

• Christmas Day (25 December)

• Boxing Day (26 December)

• New Year’s Day (1 January)

• Good Friday (date varies, March or April)

• Easter Monday (date varies, March or April)

When bank holidays fall within term time, schools remain closed on these dates. Some schools may also have occasional half-day closures for events like open evenings or staff training.

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Why Knowing Term Dates Matters for Parents

School holidays dictate family life—from booking family plane trips to arranging child care. Missing key dates can disrupt work schedules and vacation plans. By tracking Hampshire School Holidays, parents can align work leave, plan activities, and avoid last-minute stress.

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