Southend-on-Sea school holidays 2026-2027
Every half term and holiday Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has set for the 2026/27 school year, and how each compares with the rest of the country. These are the council’s dates for the schools it maintains, taken from its full 2026/27 term dates; academies and free schools set their own, and every school sets its own INSET days on top.
| Break | Dates | Days | Versus most councils |
|---|---|---|---|
| October half term | 26–30 October 2026 | 5 | Same |
| Christmas holidays | 19 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | 10 | Different |
| February half term | 15–19 February 2027 | 5 | Same |
| Easter holidays | 26 March – 11 April 2027 | 11 | Different |
| May half term | 31 May – 4 June 2027 | 5 | Same |
| Summer holidays | 22 July – 31 August 2027 | 29 | Same |
When is October half term 2026 in Southend-on-Sea?
26–30 October 2026
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 - 5 school days. The same week as most councils in England and Wales.
When are Christmas holidays 2026 in Southend-on-Sea?
19 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027 - 10 school days. Most councils take 21 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027.
When is February half term 2027 in Southend-on-Sea?
15–19 February 2027
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 - 5 school days. The same week as most councils in England and Wales.
When are Easter holidays 2027 in Southend-on-Sea?
26 March – 11 April 2027
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027 - 11 school days. Most councils take 26 March – 9 April 2027.
When is May half term 2027 in Southend-on-Sea?
31 May – 4 June 2027
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027 - 5 school days. The same week as most councils in England and Wales.
When are Summer holidays 2027 in Southend-on-Sea?
22 July – 31 August 2027
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027 - 29 school days. The same dates as most councils in England and Wales.
When do Southend-on-Sea schools go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Many schools use the first day or two as INSET days, so pupils may start later - each school's own page says.
When do Southend-on-Sea schools break up for summer 2027?
The summer term ends on Wednesday, 21 July 2027.