From holidays to half terms, here are the Essex school term dates 2018-19.
Please note: These term dates were taken from Essex County Council’s website and were correct at the time of publication.
The term dates for individual schools may vary slightly as schools may allocate five non-pupil days out of the school days indicated.
Foundation, voluntary-aided schools and academies, in particular, may decide to change their term dates.
You are strongly advised to check with your child’s school before making any holiday or other commitments.
Autumn Term 2018
Tuesday 4 September to Wednesday 19 December
Autumn Half Term Holiday 2018
Monday 22 October to Friday 26 October
Christmas Holidays 2018/19
Thursday 20 December to Wednesday 2 January
Spring Term 2019
Thursday 3 January to Friday 5 April
Spring Half Term Holiday 2019
Monday 18 February to Friday 22 February
Easter Holidays 2019
Monday 8 April to Monday 22 April
Summer Term 2019
Tuesday 23 April to Wednesday 24 July
Summer Half Term Holiday 2019
Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May
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