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East Sussex County Council School Holidays, Half Term & Term Dates 2026 - 2027

Planning a family getaway or just trying to avoid last-minute surprises? Stay on top of school term dates and holidays in East Sussex County Council for the years 2026 and 2027. This page has all the key dates you need to plan ahead with confidence.

Many academies and free schools have the flexibility to set their own term dates, so we recommend confirming the exact schedule with your child's school. To make things easy, we've included a link to your school's website further down this page.

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What's the next school holiday in East Sussex County Council?

23 Jul - 1 Sep

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East Sussex County Council School Holiday Dates Table 2026 - 2027

The next school holiday in East Sussex County Council is the Summer holiday, running from 23 July to 1 September. After that, the Autumn Half Term holiday will take place from 24 October to 30 October.

TermHoliday Dates
Summer Half Term23 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
Summer23 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 2026
Autumn Half Term24 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Christmas21 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2027
Spring Half Term13 Feb 2027 - 19 Feb 2027
Easter26 Mar 2027 - 9 Apr 2027
Summer Half Term29 May 2027 - 4 Jun 2027
Summer23 Jul 2027 - 31 Aug 2027

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East Sussex County Council School Term & Half Term Dates Table 2026 - 2027

The current school term in East Sussex County Council is the Summer term, running from 13 Apr 2026 to 22 Jul 2026.

TermTerm DatesHalf Term Dates
Summer13 Apr 2026 - 22 Jul 202623 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
Autumn2 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 202624 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Spring4 Jan 2027 - 25 Mar 202713 Feb 2027 - 19 Feb 2027
Summer12 Apr 2027 - 22 Jul 202729 May 2027 - 4 Jun 2027

List of Schools in East Sussex County Council and Their Holiday Pages

Are you looking to find specific school holiday information for your school? Below is a list of schools in East Sussex County Council with direct links to their websites or dedicated holiday pages.

School NameSchool Website
The Greater Horseshoe Schoolhttps://www.thegreaterhorseshoeschool.co.uk/parents-and-carers/important-information/
Glyne Gap Schoolhttps://www.glynegap.org/article.php/85/term_dates_____closure_days
Vinehall Schoolhttps://www.mhvschool.co.uk
Darvell Schoolhttps://consultation.eastsussex.gov.uk/childrens-services/copy-of-copy-of-es-school-term-and-holiday-dates-2/supporting_documents/Option1SchoolTermDates202425.pdf
St Andrew's Prephttps://www.norfolk.gov.uk
Bede's Prep Schoolhttps://www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk/98/term-dates
Summerdown Schoolhttps://www.thesouthfieldtrust.com/413/term-dates-times-summerdown-school
Bricklehurst Manor Schoolhttps://www.manor.e-sussex.sch.uk/news-information/term-dates
Robertsbridge Community Collegehttps://www.robertsbridge.org.uk/Calendar/
Acre Wood Academyhttps://acrewood.lseat.org.uk/Term-Dates/
Bede's Senior Schoolhttps://www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk/98/term-dates
Priory Schoolhttps://www.prioryschool.net/term-dates/
Uckfield Collegehttps://www.uckfield.college/1922/term-dates-1
The Cavendish Schoolhttps://cavendishschool.co.uk/about-us/calendar-and-term-dates-2/
Ark Alexandra Academyhttps://arkalexandra.org/calendar/term-dates
Bexhill High Academyhttps://www.bexhillacademy.org
The Hastings Academyhttps://www.hastingsschool.com/calendar/
The Eastbourne Academyhttps://www.theeastbourneacademy.org/Academy-Calendar-and-Term-Dates
The Turing Schoolhttps://turinghouseschool.org.uk/term-dates
Frewen Collegehttps://www.frewencollege.co.uk
St Mary's School and 6th Form Collegehttps://stmaryschs.org.uk/Term-Dates/
Northease Manor Schoolhttps://www.northease.co.uk/Information/Term-Dates/
The Lindfield Schoolhttps://www.lindfieldprimaryacademy.org.uk/school-life/key-dates-and-times/calendar
St Mary's Schoolhttps://stmarysschool.co.uk/school-information/term-dates/
Michael Hall Schoolhttps://www.michaelhall.co.uk
Battle Abbey Schoolhttps://abbeyschool.com/wp-content/uploads/Abbey-School-term-dates-2025-2027.pdf
Ratton Schoolhttps://ratton.co.uk/parents/term-dates/
Owlswick Schoolhttps://www.compass-schools.org
King's Academy Ringmerhttps://thekingsacademy.org.uk
Buckswood Schoolhttps://www.buckswood.co.uk/calendar-and-events/
Lewes Old Grammar Schoolhttps://logs.uk.com
Seahaven Academyhttps://www.seahavenacademy.org.uk
The Flagship Schoolhttps://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schooltermdates?SelectedSchool=BPHA
Rye Collegehttps://www.ryecollege.co.uk/Term-Dates/
Heathfield Community Collegehttps://heathfieldschool.clf.uk
Uplands Academyhttps://www.uplandsschool.org.uk/Term-Dates-25-26/
Chailey Schoolhttps://www.chaileyschool.org
St Catherine's Collegehttps://www.stcatherinescollege.school.nz/whanau/2026-term-dates/
Headstarthttps://www.headstartschool.co.uk
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust)https://www.sabden.org.uk/4217/term-dates-2
Greenfields Schoolhttps://www.greenfields.shropshire.sch.uk/Term-Dates/
ISP Schoolhttps://ispschools.org.uk/teynham/term-times-the-school-day/
Beacon Academyhttps://beaconacademy.co.uk/school-life/school-day-term-times-and-inset-days/
Claverham Community Collegehttps://unity-college.com/term-dates-2/
Step by Step School Limitedhttps://stepbystepschool.org.uk/term-dates
Claremont Schoolhttps://www.claremontnottingham.co.uk
Chailey Heritage Schoolhttps://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/heritage-school-term-dates/

What’s the Difference Between a Term, a Half Term, and a Holiday?

  • Term: A block of time when schools are open, usually split into three per year – Autumn, Spring, and Summer.
  • Half Term: A short break in the middle of each term, typically lasting one week.
  • School Holidays: The longer breaks between terms, such as Christmas, Easter, and Summer.

Each term consists of one half-term, and each term concludes with a holiday. This structure is consistent across most schools in the UK.

How Are School Term Dates Decided in East Sussex County Council?

School term dates in East Sussex County Council are set by the East Sussex County Council, which publishes an official calendar for community and voluntary-controlled schools.

However, not all schools follow these exact dates. Academies, free schools, and independent schools have the freedom to set their own term dates, especially when it comes to inset days (staff training days) and minor adjustments.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

School holidays in East Sussex County Council typically follow this annual pattern:

  • October half-term: One week in October (24 October 2026 - 30 October 2026)
  • Christmas holidays: Two weeks in December (21 December 2026 - 1 January 2027)
  • February half-term: One week in February (13 February 2027 - 19 February 2027)
  • Easter holidays: Two weeks around March/April (26 March 2027 - 9 April 2027)
  • May half-term: One week in late May (23 May 2026 - 31 May 2026, 29 May 2027 - 4 June 2027)
  • Summer holidays: Usually six weeks, beginning in late July (23 July 2026 - 1 September 2026, 23 July 2027 - 31 August 2027)

Dates can vary between schools, especially for academies and free schools, so it's always best to check directly with your school for the most accurate information.

Not always. While East Sussex County Council sets standard term dates for most schools, academies and free schools may differ. So it's a good idea to double-check with your school to be sure.
No - inset days are teacher training days when staff are in school but pupils get the day off. While children don't attend, these days aren't officially considered part of the school holidays, and they can vary from school to school.