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 | Thursday 1 September 2022 | Friday 21 October 2022 |
| Autumn half term | Monday 24 October 2022 | Friday 28 October 2022 |
| Autumn, term 2 | Monday 31 October 2022 | Tuesday 20 December 2022 |
| Winter holiday (Christmas) | Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Wednesday 4 January 2023 |
| Spring, term 3 | Thursday 5 January 2023 | Friday 10 February 2023 |
| Spring half term | Monday 13 February 2023 | Friday 17 February 2023 |
| Spring, term 4 | Monday 20 February 2023 | Friday 31 March 2023 |
| Spring holiday (Easter) | Monday 3 April 2023 | Friday 14 April 2023 |
| Summer, term 5 | Monday 17 April 2023 | Friday 26 May 2023 |
| May Day Bank Holiday | Monday 1 May 2023 | Monday 1 May 2023 |
| Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III | Monday 8 May 2023 | Monday 8 May 2023 |
| Summer half term | Monday 29 May 2023 | Friday 2 June 2023 |
| Summer, term 6 | Monday 5 June 2023 | Friday 21 July 2023 |
| Summer holiday | Monday 24 July 2023 | Thursday 31 August 2023 |
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 2022 to 2023 term date calendar (PDF, 252.25KB)
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.