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.
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn, term 1 | Monday 2 September 2024 | Friday 25 October 2024 |
| Autumn half term | Monday 28 October 2024 | Friday 1 November 2024 |
| Autumn, term 2 | Monday 4 November 2024 | Friday 20 December 2024 |
| Winter holiday (Christmas) | Monday 23 December 2024 | Friday 3 January 2025 |
| Spring, term 3 | Monday 6 January 2025 | Friday 14 February 2025 |
| Spring half term | Monday 17 February 2025 | Friday 21 February 2025 |
| Spring, term 4 | Monday 24 February 2025 | Friday 4 April 2025 |
| Spring holiday (Easter) | Monday 7 April 2025 | Thursday 17 April 2025 |
| Easter bank holiday | Friday 18 April 2025 | Monday 21 April 2025 |
| Summer, term 5 | Tuesday 22 April 2025 | Friday 23 May 2025 |
| Early May bank holiday | Monday 5 May 2025 | Monday 5 May 2025 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday 26 May 2025 | Monday 26 May 2025 |
| Summer half term | Tuesday 27 May 2025 | Friday 30 May 2025 |
| Summer, term 6 | Monday 2 June 2025 | Tuesday 22 July 2025 |
| Summer holiday | Wednesday 23 July 2025 | Friday 29 August 2025 |
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 2024 to 2025 term date calendar (PDF, 257.59kB).
You can find bank holidays dates on GOV.UK.
You must get permission from the headteacher if you want to take your child out of school during term time.