Term dates can vary.
- Schools set their own INSET days.
- Academies, Voluntary Aided and Foundation schools may have different term dates.
Check your school's details in our Directory of Surrey schools.
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Future dates for the 2027 to 2028 academic year will be published before 8 May 2026.
Academic year 2025 to 2026
Autumn term 2025
| Start of term | Half term | End of term |
|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2025 | 27 October to 31 October 2025 | 19 December 2025 |
Spring term 2026
| Start of term | Half term | End of term |
|---|---|---|
| 5 January 2026 | 16 February to 20 February 2026 | 27 March 2026 |
Summer term 2026
| Start of term | Half term | End of term |
|---|---|---|
| 13 April 2026 | 25 May to 29 May 2026 | 22 July 2026 |
Academic year 2026 to 2027
From September 2026, community and voluntary controlled schools will have a two-week autumn half term.
Five days will be taken from the summer holiday in July 2027.
The school year will still have 195 days, including 5 INSET days.
Other schools set their own dates but are encouraged to follow these.
Autumn term 2026
| Start of term | Half term | End of term |
|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | 19 October to 30 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
Spring term 2027
| Start of term | Half term | End of term |
|---|---|---|
| 4 January 2027 | 15 February to 19 February 2027 | 25 March 2027 |
Summer term 2027
| Start of term | Half term | End of term |
|---|---|---|
| 12 April 2027 | 31 May to 4 June 2027 | 28 July 2027 |
Why this is changing
In 2024, Surrey County Council asked schools and families for feedback.
60% of schools and most residents supported a two-week autumn break.
This change matches what some other councils already do.
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Please note these term dates do not include a schools inset days, please refer to your schools website for details on when their inset days will be or any other closures.