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Thurrock School Term Dates 2026-27: Half Terms and Holidays

The 2026/27 term dates and school holidays for Thurrock Council schools, with a reminder to check academies.

Thurrock Council's 2026/27 school year starts on Tuesday 1 September 2026 and the summer term ends on Wednesday 21 July 2027. The council warns that dates can vary for individual schools, especially academies, so confirm with your child's school before booking a holiday.

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These are the school term dates for Thurrock Council for 2026/27, as published on the council's school calendar 2026/27 page. The council warns that dates may vary for individual schools, especially academies, foundation and voluntary-aided schools. Many Thurrock schools are academies, so always confirm with your child's school before booking a holiday.

What are the term dates?

Autumn term 2026

  • School: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 23 October
  • Half term: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October
  • School: Monday 2 November to Friday 18 December

Spring term 2027

  • School: Monday 4 January to Friday 12 February
  • Half term: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February
  • School: Monday 22 February to Thursday 25 March

Summer term 2027

  • School: Monday 12 April to Friday 30 April
  • School: Tuesday 4 May to Friday 28 May (the council's page also shows a break at the start of May around the May bank holiday)
  • Half term: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June
  • School: Monday 7 June to Wednesday 21 July

When are the holidays?

  • Christmas: Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027
  • Easter: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027, as listed by the council

The council's page does not list INSET (staff training) days. Schools set those themselves and publish them on their own websites and in newsletters.

Are there dates for other years?

The council also has calendars for 2027/28 and earlier years on its website. The dates here are for 2026/27.

How do I plan around the dates?

  • Check your child's school website, since academies can set their own calendars.
  • Look at the Thurrock schools guide for the admissions dates that fall inside these terms.

Frequently asked questions

When do Thurrock schools go back in September 2026?
The council's calendar shows the autumn term starting on Tuesday 1 September 2026. Dates may vary for individual schools, so confirm with your child's school.
When is October half term 2026 in Thurrock?
The council lists October half term as Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026, with school resuming on Monday 2 November.
When do Thurrock schools break up for Christmas 2026?
The autumn term ends on Friday 18 December 2026, and the council lists the Christmas holiday as Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027. Spring term starts on Monday 4 January 2027.
When are the Easter holidays in Thurrock in 2027?
The council lists Easter as Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027, with the summer term starting on Monday 12 April.
When is the last day of the summer term in Thurrock in 2027?
The council's page shows the summer term running to Wednesday 21 July 2027, after half term from Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June.
Are INSET days included in the Thurrock term dates?
No, the council's page does not list INSET days. Schools set those themselves and publish them on their own websites and in newsletters.
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