When does Whitgift School go back in September 2026?

The autumn term at Whitgift School starts on Friday 4 September 2026.

When is October half term 2026 at Whitgift School?

October half term at Whitgift School runs from Monday 19 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026.

When does Whitgift School break up for Christmas 2026?

The autumn term at Whitgift School ends on Thursday 10 December 2026. The spring term starts on Wednesday 6 January 2027.

When is February half term 2027 at Whitgift School?

February half term at Whitgift School runs from Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027.

When are the Easter holidays 2027 at Whitgift School?

The spring term at Whitgift School ends on Thursday 25 March 2027 and the summer term starts on Tuesday 13 April 2027.

When does Whitgift School break up for summer 2027?

The summer term at Whitgift School ends on Thursday 1 July 2027.

Whitgift School term dates 2026/27

Autumn term 2026/27 at Whitgift School starts Friday 4 September 2026 and ends Thursday 10 December 2026. Half term runs 19 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.

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

Next break

Christmas holiday

Fri 11 Dec – Tue 5 Jan

Back to school Wed 6 Jan

Autumn term started: Fri 4 Sept 2026
Autumn term ends: Thu 10 Dec 2026

Days off at Whitgift School

Half terms, holidays and INSET days, with the day pupils are back.

Term starts Fri 4 Sept
Oct
Half term
October half term
Mon 19 Oct – Fri 30 Oct
Back to school Mon 2 Nov
Past
In school · 6 weeks · last day Thu 10 Dec
Dec
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Fri 11 Dec – Tue 5 Jan
Back to school Wed 6 Jan
In school · 5 weeks · last day Fri 12 Feb
Feb
Half term
February half term
Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb
Back to school Mon 22 Feb
In school · 5 weeks · last day Thu 25 Mar
Mar
Holiday
Easter holiday
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 12 Apr
Back to school Tue 13 Apr
In school · 7 weeks · last day Fri 28 May
May
Half term
May half term
Mon 31 May – Fri 4 Jun
Back to school Mon 7 Jun
In school · 4 weeks · last day Thu 1 Jul
Jul
Holiday
Summer holiday
From Fri 2 Jul

Terms, half terms and INSET days 2026/27

Term	Starts	Ends	Half term	INSET days
Autumn term	StartsFri 4 Sept 2026	EndsThu 10 Dec 2026	Half termMon 19 Oct – Fri 30 Oct	INSET days–
Spring term	StartsWed 6 Jan 2027	EndsThu 25 Mar 2027	Half termMon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb	INSET days–
Summer term	StartsTue 13 Apr 2027	EndsThu 1 Jul 2027	Half termMon 31 May – Fri 4 Jun	INSET days–

INSET days not listed yet.

School holidays 2026/27

Christmas holidayFri 11 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
Easter holidayFri 26 Mar 2027 – Mon 12 Apr 2027
Summer holidayFrom Fri 2 Jul 2027

Questions parents ask

When does Whitgift School go back in September 2026?: The autumn term at Whitgift School starts on Friday 4 September 2026.
When is October half term 2026 at Whitgift School?: October half term at Whitgift School runs from Monday 19 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026.
When does Whitgift School break up for Christmas 2026?: The autumn term at Whitgift School ends on Thursday 10 December 2026. The spring term starts on Wednesday 6 January 2027.
When is February half term 2027 at Whitgift School?: February half term at Whitgift School runs from Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027.
When are the Easter holidays 2027 at Whitgift School?: The spring term at Whitgift School ends on Thursday 25 March 2027 and the summer term starts on Tuesday 13 April 2027.
When does Whitgift School break up for summer 2027?: The summer term at Whitgift School ends on Thursday 1 July 2027.

Schools do change dates. Check with Whitgift School before booking travel. Source: whitgift.co.uk.

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