October half-term is 26 to 30 October. February half-term 2027 is 15 to 19 February. Every London school holiday for 2026 to 2027 in one place.
London school holidays 2026 to 2027: half-term and term dates
Planning a trip or booking childcare? These are the school holiday dates for most state schools in London for the 2026 to 2027 school year. They match on the Camden, Lambeth and Wandsworth council websites.
School holidays 2026 to 2027
- October half-term: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
- Christmas holidays: Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 (term ends Friday 18 December)
- February half-term: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027
- Easter holidays: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027 (term ends Thursday 25 March)
- May half-term: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027
- Summer holidays: from Friday 23 July 2027 (term ends Thursday 22 July)
Term dates
- Autumn term: started Wednesday 2 September 2026
- Spring term: starts Monday 4 January 2027
- Summer term: starts Monday 12 April 2027
Check with your school
These are council dates for community schools. Academies, free schools and church schools can set their own dates, and every school picks its own training (INSET) days, usually five a year, when children stay home. Your school’s website has the final dates.
Half-term plans
October half-term is next week. Here are free things to do in half-term, where kids eat free and Halloween for families. For the Christmas holidays, see things to do in London at Christmas.
Frequently asked questions
When is half term in London in 2026?
October half term 2026 is Monday 26 to Friday 30 October for most London state schools.
When is February half term 2027?
Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027, according to the Camden, Lambeth and Wandsworth term dates.
When are the Easter holidays 2027 in London?
Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027. The summer term starts on Monday 12 April.
Sources
Last checked: 20 October 2026. Dates and prices can change, so check with each venue before you go. Photo: Helen Ilus / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
