Havering school term dates 2026/27

Half terms, Christmas, Easter and summer holidays for Havering council schools (92 schools in the council area). England.

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2026/27 school holidays in Havering

HolidayFirst day offLast day offBack to school
October half termSat, 24 Oct 2026Sun, 1 Nov 2026Mon, 2 Nov 2026
Christmas holidaysSat, 19 Dec 2026Sun, 3 Jan 2027Mon, 4 Jan 2027
February half termSat, 13 Feb 2027Sun, 21 Feb 2027Mon, 22 Feb 2027
Easter holidaysFri, 26 Mar 2027Sun, 11 Apr 2027Mon, 12 Apr 2027
May half termSat, 29 May 2027Sun, 6 Jun 2027Mon, 7 Jun 2027
Summer holidaysFri, 23 Jul 2027Tue, 31 Aug 2027Wed, 1 Sept 2027

INSET (teacher training) days are usually set by each school and are not in the council calendar.

2026/27 term periods (first and last day in school)
Term startsTerm ends
Wed, 2 Sept 2026Fri, 18 Dec 2026
Mon, 4 Jan 2027Thu, 25 Mar 2027
Mon, 12 Apr 2027Thu, 22 Jul 2027

2027/28 term dates

We couldn't confirm the full 2027/28 calendar for Havering from the published data yet. Check the council's term dates page for the official dates.

Common questions

When is October half term 2026 in Havering?

School is off from Saturday, 24 October 2026 to Sunday, 1 November 2026. Pupils go back on Monday, 2 November 2026.

When do schools in Havering break up for Christmas 2026?

The last day off before Christmas starts is Saturday, 19 December 2026, and schools return on Monday, 4 January 2027.

When do the summer holidays start in Havering in 2027?

The summer holidays start on Friday, 23 July 2027 and the new school year begins on Wednesday, 1 September 2027.

Do academies in Havering follow these dates?

Not always. These are the council's dates for community and voluntary-controlled schools. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary-aided schools set their own dates, often within a day or two of these. Check your school's website before booking.

Where these dates come from

Published by Havering council: official term dates page. Last checked against the source on Thu, 1 Oct 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report a wrong date.

Academy trusts with schools in Havering

Academies can set their own dates. These large trusts run schools here: check whether yours follows the council's dates.

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