School holidays · England, United Kingdom
Essex County Council school holidays 2027 and 2028 (England)
The next school holiday in Essex County Council is Autumn Half Term, from Monday 25 October 2027 to Friday 29 October 2027 (5 days).
Below are all school holidays for the 2027/28 school year, with the first and last day of school where known, and the public holidays of the next twelve months. Updated Fri 16 Oct 2026.
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School holidays
School year 2027/28
First day of school: Wed 1 Sep 2027 · Last day of school: Fri 21 Jul 2028
| Holiday | From | To | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term | Mon 25 Oct 2027 | Fri 29 Oct 2027 | 5 |
| Winter Holiday | Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Mon 3 Jan 2028 | 15 |
| Spring Half Term | Mon 14 Feb 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 | 5 |
| Spring Holiday | Mon 3 Apr 2028 | Thu 13 Apr 2028 | 11 |
| Easter Bank Holiday | Fri 14 Apr 2028 | Mon 17 Apr 2028 | 4 |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 | Mon 1 May 2028 | 1 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon 29 May 2028 | Mon 29 May 2028 | 1 |
| Summer Half Term | Tue 30 May 2028 | Fri 2 Jun 2028 | 4 |
| Summer Holiday | Mon 24 Jul 2028 | Thu 31 Aug 2028 | 39 |
Public holidays in England, next 12 months
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day |
| Mon 28 Dec 2026 | Boxing Day Observed |
| Fri 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Good Friday |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Mon 3 May 2027 | May Day |
| Mon 31 May 2027 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Mon 30 Aug 2027 | Late Summer Bank Holiday |
Frequently asked questions
When is Autumn Half Term 2027 in Essex County Council?
Autumn Half Term 2027 in Essex County Council is from Monday 25 October 2027 to Friday 29 October 2027, 5 days including weekends.
When is Winter Holiday 2027 in Essex County Council?
Winter Holiday 2027 in Essex County Council is from Monday 20 December 2027 to Monday 3 January 2028, 15 days including weekends.
When is Spring Half Term 2028 in Essex County Council?
Spring Half Term 2028 in Essex County Council is from Monday 14 February 2028 to Friday 18 February 2028, 5 days including weekends.
When is Spring Holiday 2028 in Essex County Council?
Spring Holiday 2028 in Essex County Council is from Monday 3 April 2028 to Thursday 13 April 2028, 11 days including weekends.
When is Easter Bank Holiday 2028 in Essex County Council?
Easter Bank Holiday 2028 in Essex County Council is from Friday 14 April 2028 to Monday 17 April 2028, 4 days including weekends.
When does school start in Essex County Council?
The first day of school for 2027/28 is Wednesday 1 September 2027.
When is the last day of school in Essex County Council?
The last day of the 2027/28 school year is Friday 21 July 2028.
Can I add the Essex County Council school holidays to my calendar?
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Sources
| School year | Source | Document | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027/28 | Researched by Holibase | www.essex.gov.uk | Fri 9 Oct 2026 |
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