West Sussex school term dates 2026–27
Term and holiday dates set by the council for West Sussex schools, taken from its official calendar. Check your own school's website too: academies and some other schools set their own dates, and every school picks its own INSET days.
West Sussex term dates 2026–27
| Term or holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn term starts | Tuesday, 1 September 2026 |
| October half term | Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 |
| Autumn term ends | Friday, 18 December 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027 |
| Spring term starts | Monday, 4 January 2027 |
| February half term | Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 |
| Spring term ends | Thursday, 25 March 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 |
| Summer term starts | Monday, 12 April 2027 |
| May half term | Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027 |
| Summer term ends | Wednesday, 21 July 2027 |
| Summer holiday | From Thursday, 22 July 2027 |
Source: West Sussex council's published term dates, checked on 3 October 2026. Councils occasionally change their dates, so the council's page is always the final word.
Common questions
When is October half term 2026 in West Sussex?
October half term for West Sussex schools that follow the council's dates is Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026.
When do West Sussex schools break up for Christmas 2026?
The autumn term ends on Friday, 18 December 2026. The Christmas holiday runs to Friday, 1 January 2027, and the spring term starts on Monday, 4 January 2027.
When are the Easter holidays 2027 in West Sussex?
The Easter holiday is Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027. The summer term starts on Monday, 12 April 2027.
When does the summer term end in 2027?
The summer term ends on Wednesday, 21 July 2027 for West Sussex schools that follow the council's dates.
Do all schools in West Sussex follow these term dates?
No. The council sets these dates for community and voluntary-controlled schools. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary-aided schools can set their own, and every school chooses its own INSET (training) days. Check your school's website before booking anything.
Reports due before the summer?
Teachers in West Sussex use Staffroom to log a quick note when a child does something worth remembering, then turn a term of those notes into personal reports in minutes. Start now and report season looks very different.