The King's School, Canterbury term dates 2026/27
Autumn term 2026/27 at The King's School, Canterbury starts Thursday 3 September 2026 and ends Friday 11 December 2026. Half term runs 16 October 2026 to 1 November 2026.
Term dates, half terms and INSET days for The King's School, Canterbury in Canterbury, taken from the school’s own published calendar.
Next break
Christmas holiday
Sat 12 Dec – Mon 4 Jan
Back to school Tue 5 Jan
- Autumn term started
- Thu 3 Sept 2026
- Autumn term ends
- Fri 11 Dec 2026
Days off at The King's School, Canterbury
Half terms, holidays and INSET days, with the day pupils are back.
- SeptINSET
INSET day
Tue 1 Sept
Back to school Thu 3 Sept
Past
In school · 6 weeks · last day Thu 15 Oct
- OctHalf term
October half term
Fri 16 Oct – Mon 2 Nov
Includes INSET day Mon 2 Nov
Back to school Tue 3 Nov
Past
In school · 6 weeks · last day Fri 11 Dec
- DecHoliday
Christmas holiday
Sat 12 Dec – Mon 4 Jan
Back to school Tue 5 Jan
In school · 5 weeks · last day Thu 11 Feb
- FebHalf term
February half term
Fri 12 Feb – Sun 21 Feb
Back to school Mon 22 Feb
In school · 4 weeks · last day Wed 24 Mar
- MarHoliday
Easter holiday
Thu 25 Mar – Sun 18 Apr
Back to school Mon 19 Apr
In school · 6 weeks · last day Thu 27 May
- MayHalf term
May half term
Fri 28 May – Sun 6 Jun
Back to school Mon 7 Jun
In school · 4 weeks · last day Thu 1 Jul
- JulHoliday
Summer holiday
From Fri 2 Jul
Terms, half terms and INSET days 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | Half term | INSET days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Starts | Ends | Half termFri 16 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | INSET daysTue 1 Sept, Mon 2 Nov |
| Spring term | Starts | Ends | Half termFri 12 Feb – Sun 21 Feb | INSET daysMon 4 Jan |
| Summer term | Starts | Ends | Half termFri 28 May – Sun 6 Jun |
School holidays 2026/27
- Christmas holidaySat 12 Dec 2026 – Mon 4 Jan 2027
- Easter holidayThu 25 Mar 2027 – Sun 18 Apr 2027
- Summer holidayFrom Fri 2 Jul 2027
Questions parents ask
- When does The King's School, Canterbury go back in September 2026?
- The autumn term at The King's School, Canterbury starts on Thursday 3 September 2026. INSET days before term: 1 September 2026.
- When is October half term 2026 at The King's School, Canterbury?
- October half term at The King's School, Canterbury runs from Friday 16 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026.
- When does The King's School, Canterbury break up for Christmas 2026?
- The autumn term at The King's School, Canterbury ends on Friday 11 December 2026. The spring term starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
- When is February half term 2027 at The King's School, Canterbury?
- February half term at The King's School, Canterbury runs from Friday 12 February 2027 to Sunday 21 February 2027.
- When are the Easter holidays 2027 at The King's School, Canterbury?
- The spring term at The King's School, Canterbury ends on Wednesday 24 March 2027 and the summer term starts on Monday 19 April 2027.
- When does The King's School, Canterbury break up for summer 2027?
- The summer term at The King's School, Canterbury ends on Thursday 1 July 2027.
Schools do change dates. Check with The King's School, Canterbury before booking travel. Source: kings-school.co.uk.
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