Hampshire school holidays 2026–27
The determined programme is for Hampshire county and controlled schools. Voluntary aided and foundation schools and some academies may use these dates; individual schools also set INSET days.
School holidays 2026–2027
- Autumn half term26/10 – 30/10
- Christmas holiday19/12 – 03/01
- Spring half term15/02 – 19/02
- Easter holiday26/03 – 11/04
- Summer half term31/05 – 04/06
- Summer holidayfrom 22/07The council source gives the first day of the summer holiday; the next school year is not inferred here.
Term and half-term dates
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| Term | Starts | Half term | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 01/09 | 26/10 – 30/10 | 18/12 |
| Spring | 04/01 | 15/02 – 19/02 | 25/03 |
| Summer | 12/04 | 31/05 – 04/06 | 21/07 |
Determined programme for county and controlled schools. School-set INSET days are not included.
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Questions about these dates
When is the autumn half term in Hampshire in 2026?
The council date is 26/10 – 30/10. Check your school because academies and some other schools may use different dates.
Do these dates include INSET days?
No. Schools choose their own INSET days, so confirm additional closures on the individual school website.
Official sources
Verified by the Calendana editorial team · Last updated: 12 August 2026
- Hampshire County Council — School holiday dates · checked 12 August 2026
- Hampshire County Council — Decision: term and holiday dates for 2025–28 · checked 12 August 2026
- Hampshire determined programme — School terms and holidays 2026–27 (PDF) · checked 12 August 2026
The 2026–27 dates were checked against the accessible determined-programme PDF. Hampshire County Council’s landing and decision pages may block automated access; their recorded check dates are shown separately above.
Source: Hampshire determined programme — School terms and holidays 2026–27 (PDF) · checked 12 August 2026