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- School terms, holidays and closures
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School terms and holiday dates are shown here for the school year beginning in September 2023. These dates apply to all community nursery, primary, secondary and special schools. In 2023/24 pupils should attend for 190 days [or 380 half sessions]. Schools which close for local elections are required to extend the summer term or coincide it with an 'inset' day. Academies, free and voluntary
aided schools have similar dates, but it is recommended that you check with individual schools. Term time: Monday 4 September to Friday 20 October 2023. Half-term holiday: Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October 2023.Term dates 2023 to 2024
Term one
Term two
Term time: Monday 30 October to Thursday 21 December 2023.
Christmas and New Year holiday: Friday 22 December 2023 to Friday 5 January 2024.
Term three
Term time: Monday 8 January to Friday 9 February 2024.
Half-term holiday: Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February 2024.
Term four
Term time: Monday 19 February to Thursday 28 March 2024.
Easter holiday: Friday 29 March to Friday 12 April 2024.
Term five
Term time: Monday 15 April to Friday 24 May 2024 [except May Day bank holiday on 6 May].
Half-term holiday: Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May 2024 [spring bank holiday on 27 May].
Term six
Term time: Monday 3 June to Wednesday 24 July 2024.
Contents
- Academic year 2022 to 2023
- Academic year 2023 to 2024
- Taking holidays in term time
Academic year 2023 to 2024
These dates are for community and voluntary controlled schools in Essex.
Term dates for foundation and voluntary-aided schools and academies may be different. Check with your child's school for their term dates.
Autumn, term 1 | Monday 4 September 2023 | Friday 20 October 2023 |
Autumn half term | Monday 23 October 2023 | Friday 27 October 2023 |
Autumn, term 2 | Monday 30 October 2023 | Wednesday 20 December 2023 |
Winter holiday [Christmas] | Thursday 21 December 2023 | Wednesday 3 January 2024 |
Spring, term 3 | Thursday 4 January 2024 | Friday 16 February 2024 |
Spring half term | Monday 19 February 2024 | Friday 23 February 2024 |
Spring, term 4 | Monday 26 February 2024 | Thursday 28 March 2024 |
Easter bank holiday | Friday 29 March 2024 | Monday 1 April 2024 |
Spring holiday [Easter] | Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Friday 12 April 2024 |
Summer, term 5 | Monday 15 April 2024 | Friday 24 May 2024 |
Early May bank holiday | Monday 6 May 2024 | Monday 6 May 2024 |
Spring bank holiday | Monday 27 May 2024 | Monday 27 May 2024 |
Summer half term | Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Friday 31 May 2024 |
Summer, term 6 | Monday 3 June 2024 | Tuesday 23 July 2024 |
Summer holiday | Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Friday 30 August 2024 |
There are 195 school days in a year.
Schools also have 5 days out of the academic year for staff training. Contact your child’s school to find out when they will be.
View the full 2023 to 2024 term date calendar [PDF, 287.11KB].
You can find bank holidays dates on GOV.UK.
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