Term dates and school holidays in East Sussex
Term 5 ends on Friday 23 May 2025
These 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 5 | Tuesday 22 April 2025 | Friday 23 May 2025 |
| May school holiday | Saturday 24 May 2025 | Sunday 1 June 2025 |
| Term 6 | Monday 2 June 2025 | Tuesday 22 July 2025 |
| Transition week (primary to secondary school) | Monday 30 June 2025 | Sunday 6 July 2025 |
| Summer school holiday | Wednesday 23 July 2025 | Tuesday 2 September 2025 |
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day | Wednesday 3 September 2025 | |
| Term 1 | Wednesday 3 September 2025 | Friday 24 October 2025 |
| Autumn school holiday | Saturday 25 October 2025 | Sunday 2 November 2025 |
| Term 2 | Monday 3 November 2025 | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| Christmas school holiday | Saturday 20 December 2025 | Sunday 4 January 2026 |
| Term 3 | Monday 5 January 2026 | Friday 13 February 2026 |
| February school holiday | Saturday 14 February 2026 | Sunday 22 February 2026 |
| Term 4 | Monday 23 February 2026 | Friday 27 March 2026 |
| Spring school holiday | Saturday 28 March 2026 | Sunday 12 April 2026 |
| Term 5 | Monday 13 April 2026 | Friday 22 May 2026 |
| May school holiday | Saturday 23 May 2026 | Sunday 31 May 2026 |
| Term 6 | Monday 1 June 2026 | Wednesday 22 July 2026 |
| Transition week (primary to secondary school) | Monday 29 June 2026 | Sunday 5 July 2026 |
| Summer school holiday | Thursday 23 July 2026 | Monday 31 August 2026 |
Print out term dates in calendar format
To view or download a copy of term dates as a document:
- School calendar 2024 to 2025 (PDF) [317.8 KB] [pdf]
- School calendar 2024 to 2025 (MS Word) [179.2 KB] [docx]
- School calendar 2025 to 2026 (PDF) [274.9 KB] [pdf]
- School calendar 2025 to 2026 (MS Word) [203.5 KB] [docx]
If you use assistive technology, the tables in these files might not be accessible. So, we have included a text alternative for the information.
If you need further assistance, contact the Customer Relations team:
Customer Relations team
Phone: 0345 60 80 192 (Option 5). Monday to Friday, 10 am to 3 pm.
Email: Customer Relations Team
How term dates are set
We understand that many people live and work across county borders. We work with our local authority neighbours to match dates across the region as far as possible. The total number of teaching days and holidays remain the same each year.
Term-time holidays
You should not take your child out of school for a holiday during term time. Headteachers will not authorise the absence unless it is under exceptional circumstances. Unauthorised absences could result in an Education penalty notice.
For further information see: School attendance and behaviour
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)
