Term dates and school holidays in East Sussex
Term 6 ends on
Wednesday 22 JulyThese dates apply to all state-funded schools in East Sussex. INSET days vary from school to school.
Add term dates and school holidays to your calendar
You can add the term dates and holidays for all schools to your online or phone calendar, or print the list below.
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Add school closures including INSET days to your calendar and get emergency closure alerts
Go to Find your school and use 'Add closures to your calendar' to get your own school's INSET days. You can also sign up for email alerts for unexpected closures.
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Term 6 | Monday 1 June 2026 | Wednesday 22 July 2026 |
| Summer school holiday | Thursday 23 July 2026 | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day | Wednesday 2 September 2026 | |
| Term 1 | Wednesday 2 September 2026 | Friday 23 October 2026 |
| Autumn school holiday | Saturday 24 October 2026 | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
| Term 2 | Monday 2 November 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Christmas school holiday | Saturday 19 December 2026 | Sunday 3 January 2027 |
| Term 3 | Monday 4 January 2027 | Friday 12 February 2027 |
| February school holiday | Saturday 13 February 2027 | Sunday 21 February 2027 |
| Term 4 | Monday 22 February 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Spring school holiday | Friday 26 March 2027 | Sunday 11 April 2027 |
| Term 5 | Monday 12 April 2027 | Friday 28 May 2027 |
| May school holiday | Saturday 29 May 2027 | Sunday 6 June 2027 |
| Term 6 | Monday 7 June 2027 | Thursday 22 July 2027 |
| Transition week (primary to secondary school) | Monday 28 June 2027 | Friday 2 July 2027 |
| Summer school holiday | Friday 23 July 2027 | Tuesday 31 August 2027 |
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day | Wednesday 1 September 2027 | |
| Term 1 | Wednesday 1 September 2027 | Friday 22 October 2027 |
| Autumn school holiday | Saturday 23 October 2027 | Sunday 31 October 2027 |
| Term 2 | Monday 1 November 2027 | Friday 17 December 2027 |
| Christmas school holiday | Saturday 18 December 2027 | Monday 3 January 2028 |
| Term 3 | Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Friday 11 February 2028 |
| February school holiday | Saturday 12 February 2028 | Sunday 20 February 2028 |
| Term 4 | Monday 21 February 2028 | Friday 31 March 2028 |
| Spring school holiday | Saturday 1 April 2028 | Monday 17 April 2028 |
| Term 5 | Tuesday 18 April 2028 | Friday 26 May 2028 |
| May school holiday | Saturday 27 May 2028 | Sunday 4 June 2028 |
| Term 6 | Monday 5 June 2028 | Friday 21 July 2028 |
| Summer school holiday | Saturday 22 July 2028 | Thursday 31 August 2028 |
Print out term dates in calendar format
To view or download a copy of term dates as a document:
- School calendar 2025 to 2026 (PDF) [274.9 KB] [pdf]
- School calendar 2025 to 2026 (MS Word) [203.5 KB] [docx]
- School calendar 2026 to 2027 (PDF) [273.0 KB] [pdf]
- School calendar 2026 to 2027 (MS Word) [129.2 KB] [docx]
- School calendar 2027 to 2028 (PDF) [333.0 KB] [pdf]
- School calendar 2027 to 2028 (MS Word) [121.7 KB] [docx]
Accessibility
If you use assistive technology these documents might not be fully accessible. We have included a text alternative for the information. If you need further assistance, contact:
Customer Relations
- phone: 0345 60 80 192, option 5. (Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm.)
- email: Customer Relations Team
The term and holiday dates on this page only apply to:
- community schools (run by the council)
- voluntary controlled schools (faith schools run by the council)
They may not apply to voluntary aided schools; academies; free schools; sixth form colleges; further education colleges; schools in the independent sector (private schools).
To confirm your school's term dates, check with their website or contact them: Find local schools
INSET training days
Schools are responsible for setting their own INSET days. To confirm your child's INSET days, contact the school or check their website: Find local schools
School closures
Sometimes schools may close at short notice. This can happen during an emergency or in bad weather. You can check if your school is closed on: School closures
Term-time holidays
Information on taking your child out of school during term time is available on Holidays in term time.
You might get a penalty notice if you do not ensure your child goes to school.
Funded holiday clubs
If your school-aged child receives free school meals, you can apply for a free place at a holiday club. A small number of places are available for other eligible groups.
For more information, see: Welcome to Holiday food and fun (HAF)
