There are six main holiday breaks, 195 school days, and 5 staff training days within the academic year, helping families plan around the official Hammersmith and Fulham school holidays and term dates. Published by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council, the yearly school calendar covers the autumn term, spring term, and summer term, along with key holiday periods.
The schedule includes major breaks such as the Christmas break, Easter break, summer break, and each half-term holiday. Families should also note that academy term date variations may apply, with some schools setting different schedules from the council’s standard term dates.
Hammersmith and Fulham School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the Hammersmith and Fulham school holidays, term dates, and breaks for 2025/2026.
Autumn Term 2025
- Starts:Â Monday 1 September 2025
- Half-term start:Â Monday 27 October 2025
- Half-term end:Â Friday 31 October 2025
- Ends:Â Friday 19 December 2025
- Christmas break: Monday 22 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026
Spring Term 2026
- Starts:Â Monday 5 January 2026
- Half-term: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
- Ends:Â Friday 27 March 2026
- Easter break: Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April 2026
Summer Term 2026
- Starts:Â Monday 13 April 2026
- Half-term: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
- Ends:Â Monday 20 July 2026
- Summer break starts:Â Tuesday 21 July 2026
Hammersmith and Fulham School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the Hammersmith and Fulham school holidays, term dates, and breaks for 2026/2027.
Autumn Term 2026
- Starts:Â Wednesday 2 September 2026
- Half-term: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026
- Ends:Â Friday 18 December 2026
- Christmas break starts:Â Monday 21 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
- Starts:Â Monday 4 January 2027
- Half-term: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027
- Ends:Â Thursday 25 March 2027
- Easter break:Â Friday 26 March 2027 (starts)
Summer Term 2027
- Starts:Â Monday 12 April 2027
- Half-term: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
- Ends:Â Thursday 22 July 2027
- Summer break starts:Â Friday 23 July 2027
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Hammersmith and Fulham School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the Hammersmith and Fulham school holidays, term dates, and breaks for 2027/2028.
Autumn Term 2027
- Starts:Â Wednesday 1 September 2027
- Half-term: Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027
- Ends:Â Friday 17 December 2027
- Christmas break starts:Â Monday 20 December 2027
Spring Term 2028
- Starts:Â Tuesday 4 January 2028
- Half-term: Monday 14 February – Friday 18 February 2028
- Ends:Â Friday 31 March 2028
- Easter break:Â Monday 3 April 2028 (starts)
Summer Term 2028
- Starts:Â Tuesday 18 April 2028
- Half-term: Tuesday 30 May – Friday 2 June 2028
- Ends:Â Friday 21 July 2028
- Summer break starts:Â Monday 24 July 2028
Key Bank Holidays & Closures List
- Christmas Day (25 December)
- Boxing Day (26 December)
- New Year’s Day (1 January)
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Early May bank holiday
- Spring bank holiday
- Summer bank holiday
- Bank holiday in lieu of Boxing Day or New Year’s Day
Inset Days & Twilight Sessions
Not all schools close on the same 5 staff training days. Some governing bodies use twilight sessions (after-school training) to extend holidays rather than close early. Always confirm with your child’s school—especially for nursery, special schools, and academies.
Secondary School Transition Day Dates
- For September 2026 start:Â Wednesday 1 July 2026
- For September 2027 start:Â Wednesday 7 July 2027
- For September 2028 start:Â Wednesday 5 July 2028
Year 6 transition day is a proposed date—your school may adjust by one day.
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FAQs
Do all schools in Hammersmith and Fulham follow the same term dates?
No. Academies, free schools, and some faith schools set their own dates. These council dates are guide dates only for community, nursery, primary, secondary, and special schools.
How many school days are there in an academic year?
195 open days. Plus 5 inset days (staff training) that schools can schedule separately.
What is a twilight session?
A staff training session held after normal school hours. It allows schools to avoid closing early or taking a full inset day.
Do these dates apply to nursery schools?
Most community nurseries follow these dates, but always check directly—some offer different term patterns.
Are these dates final?
Not always. These are proposed dates until confirmed by each school’s governing body. Always verify with your specific school.