Brighton School Holidays 2025/26: School Term Dates

Planning the year for a family in Brighton starts with one key question: when are the Brighton school holidays? This guide provides the official Brighton City Council school holidays and term dates for academic years, helping you map out everything from the autumn term to the long summer holiday.

The school calendar is structured around three main terms, each with a half-term break, and includes key periods like the Christmas holiday and Easter holiday. It’s also essential to note the five INSET days (for in-service training) each year, which are staff training days when pupils do not attend school.

Brighton City Council School Holidays and Term Dates

The following Brighton school holidays are for community schools maintained by the Brighton City Council. Always confirm with your school’s website for any minor variations.

Brighton School Holidays 2025-2026

• Autumn Term 2025

  • Term Starts: Thursday, 4 September 2025

  • Half Term: Monday, 27 October – Friday, 31 October 2025

  • Term Ends: Friday, 19 December 2025

• Spring Term 2026

  • Term Starts: Monday, 5 January 2026

  • Half Term: Monday, 16 February – Friday, 20 February 2026

  • Term Ends: Friday, 27 March 2026

• Summer Term 2026

  • Term Starts: Monday, 13 April 2026

  • Half Term: Tuesday, 26 May – Friday, 29 May 2026

  • Term Ends: Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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Brighton School Holidays 2026-2027

• Autumn Term 2026

  • Term Starts: Wednesday, 2 September 2026

  • Half Term: Monday, 26 October – Friday, 30 October 2026

  • Term Ends: Friday, 18 December 2026

• Spring Term 2027

  • Term Starts: Monday, 4 January 2027

  • Half Term: Monday, 15 February – Friday, 19 February 2027

  • Term Ends: Thursday, 25 March 2027

• Summer Term 2027

  • Term Starts: Monday, 12 April 2027

  • Half Term: Tuesday, 1 June – Friday, 4 June 2027

  • Term Ends: Wednesday, 21 July 2027

Brighton School Holidays Calendar 2025, 2026, and 2027

For a quick, at-a-glance view, here is a summary of the key Brighton school dates.

Key Holiday Periods and Half-Term Breaks

The main school breaks are the highlights of the academic year. For 2025/26, the six-week summer holiday starts on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. The two-week Easter holiday in 2026 will likely run from Friday, 27 March (after Good Friday and Easter Monday) until the start of the summer term. The Christmas holiday begins on Friday, 19 December 2025.

Important Planning Information

Beyond the standard term dates, a few key factors affect the school calendar:

• INSET Days: Each school year includes five INSET days for teacher training. These are set by individual schools, so you must check their websites.

• Bank Holidays: Schools are closed on national bank holidays, such as the Early May Bank Holiday and the Spring Bank Holiday. These are factored into the term length.

Checking Dates with Your School

While this guide provides the official framework, always double-check with your child’s school. Individual school websites are the most reliable source for their specific INSET days and any slight variations to the Brighton school term dates.

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FAQs

Q1. When do Brighton schools break up for the summer?

For the 2025/26 academic year, schools break up for summer on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. This marks the start of the long summer break, which precedes the new school year in September.

Q2. What are the Brighton school holiday dates for 2026?

The key Brighton school holiday dates for 2026 are as follows: Spring Half-Term (16-20 February), Easter break (starting 27 March), Summer Half-Term (26-29 May), and the start of the Summer Holiday (22 July). The Autumn 2026 term begins on 2 September.

We hope this complete guide to the Brighton School Holidays helps you plan your family’s year with confidence. For absolute certainty, always refer to the official Brighton City Council website or your school’s direct communications.

You can also find general information on the UK government’s education page at GOV.UK.