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Benenden School term dates 2026/27

Autumn term 2026/27 at Benenden School starts Wednesday 2 September 2026 and ends Thursday 10 December 2026. Half term runs 16 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.

Term dates, half terms and INSET days for Benenden School in Tunbridge Wells, taken from the school’s own published calendar.

Benenden School term dates 2026/27

Benenden School term dates 2026/27
TermStartsEndsHalf termINSET days
Autumn term2 September 202610 December 202616 Oct – 1 Nov28 Aug, 1 Sept, 2 Sept
Spring term5 January 202724 March 202712 Feb – 21 Feb4 Jan, 5 Jan
Summer term19 April 20273 July 202728 May – 6 Jun19 Apr

School holidays 2026/27

  • Christmas holiday11 December 2026 – 4 January 2027
  • Easter holiday25 March 2027 – 18 April 2027
  • Summer holidayFrom 4 July 2027

Questions parents ask

When does Benenden School go back in September 2026?
The autumn term at Benenden School starts on Wednesday 2 September 2026. INSET days before term: 28 August 2026, 1 September 2026.
When is October half term 2026 at Benenden School?
October half term at Benenden School runs from Friday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026.
When does Benenden School break up for Christmas 2026?
The autumn term at Benenden School ends on Thursday 10 December 2026. The spring term starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
When is February half term 2027 at Benenden School?
February half term at Benenden School runs from Friday 12 February 2027 to Sunday 21 February 2027.
When are the Easter holidays 2027 at Benenden School?
The spring term at Benenden School ends on Wednesday 24 March 2027 and the summer term starts on Monday 19 April 2027.
When does Benenden School break up for summer 2027?
The summer term at Benenden School ends on Saturday 3 July 2027.

Schools do change dates. Check with Benenden School before booking travel. Source: benenden.school.

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