Kent School Holidays and Term Dates

In Kent, the Kent County Council (KCC) has confirmed there are 6 main school terms per academic year, alongside multiple half-term breaks and long Christmas holidays, Easter holidays, and summer holidays.

Always contact your child’s school to check specific staff training days (INSET) or if they are a private school or independent school. Here is your complete guide to Kent School Holidays and school term dates for 2026 to 2029.

Kent School Holidays 2026-2027

Here is the breakdown for the Kent School Holidays 2026-2027, detailing all term 1–6 dates:

• Term 1: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 23 October 2026

  • October half term: Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026

• Term 2: Monday 2 November to Friday 18 December 2026

  • Christmas holidays: Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027

  • Christmas bank holiday: Friday 25 December, Monday 28 December 2026, and Friday 1 January 2027

• Term 3: Monday 4 January to Friday 12 February 2027

  • February half term: Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027

• Term 4: Monday 22 February to Thursday 25 March 2027

  • Easter holidays: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027

  • Easter bank holiday: Friday 26 March and Monday 29 March 2027

• Term 5: Monday 12 April to Friday 28 May 2027

  • May half term: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027

  • Bank holiday: Monday 3 May and Monday 31 May 2027

• Term 6: Monday 7 June to Wednesday 21 July 2027

  • Summer holidays: Thursday 22 July to Tuesday 31 August 2027

  • August bank holiday: Monday 30 August 2027

Kent School Holidays 2027-2028

Here is the official breakdown for the Kent School Holidays 2027-2028 based on 6 terms:

• Term 1: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 22 October 2027

  • October half term: Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027

• Term 2: Monday 1 November to Friday 17 December 2027

  • Christmas holidays: Monday 20 December 2027 to Monday 3 January 2028

  • Christmas bank holiday: Monday 27 December and Tuesday 28 December 2027

• Term 3: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 11 February 2028

  • February half term: Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028

• Term 4: Monday 21 February to Friday 31 March 2028

  • Easter holidays: Monday 3 April to Friday 14 April 2028

  • Easter bank holiday: Friday 14 April and Monday 17 April 2028

• Term 5: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 26 May 2028

  • May half term: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028

  • Bank holiday: Monday 1 May and Monday 29 May 2028

• Term 6: Monday 5 June to Friday 21 July 2028

  • Summer holidays: Monday 24 July to Thursday 31 August 2028

  • August bank holiday: Monday 28 August 2028

Read more: London School Holidays

Kent School Holidays 2028-2029

Note: KCC typically releases official Kent School Holidays and term dates for the 2028-2029 school calendar a year in advance. Keep an eye on this space for updates!

Bank Holidays During Term Time 2026/27 & 2027/28

When planning your school calendar, it’s helpful to note the bank holiday dates:

2026/27 Academic Year:

• Christmas bank holiday: 25 and 28 December 2026, and 1 January 2027.

• Easter bank holiday: 26 and 29 March 2027.

• May bank holiday: 3 May 2027.

• Late May bank holiday: 31 May 2027.

• August bank holiday: 30 August 2027.

2027/28 Academic Year:

• August bank holiday: 30 August 2027.

• Christmas bank holiday: 27 and 28 December 2027.

• New Year’s Day: 3 January 2028.

• Easter bank holiday: 14 and 17 April 2028.

• May bank holiday: 1 May 2028.

• Late May bank holiday: 29 May 2028.

• August bank holiday: 28 August 2028.

Staff Training (INSET) Days

While Kent County Council sets the standard term dates, individual schools manage their own staff training days (INSET). Pupils are required to attend for 190 days per year, but teachers may work up to 195 days to accommodate these non-contact days.

Always double-check with your child’s school directly.

Downloadable Kent School Calendar (PDF)

To make things easy, you can download term dates PDF files directly from the official KCC website:

• 2026-2027 school term dates (PDF): Download here

• 2027-2028 school term dates (PDF): Download here

Also read: England School Holidays

FAQs

Q1. When do the Christmas holidays start?

They typically start in the third week of December. However, always confirm the exact end-of-term date with your child’s school.

Q2. Are INSET days the same for all Kent schools?

No. Individual schools set their own staff training days (INSET), so dates can vary across the county.

Q3. Do independent schools follow KCC term dates?

No. Private school and independent school term dates in Kent are set by the individual institution and often differ from the KCC term dates.

Q4. Where can I download the official term dates PDF?

You can download term dates PDF files directly through the official Kent County Council website or via the links provided in this article.

Q5. How many terms are in a UK school year?

There are exactly 6 terms in the Kent school calendar, running from September through to late July.

Staying on top of the Kent School Holidays and school term dates ensures you never miss a start of term or a well-deserved half-term break. For the most up-to-date and official information regarding the academic year, always refer to the Kent County Council website.

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