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- 2026/27, 2027/28
Barking and Dagenham term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
School breaks in Barking and Dagenham
- October half term 2026: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
- February half term 2027: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027
- May half term 2027: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027
- Summer holidays 2027: last day of term Thursday 22 July 2027, next term starts Wednesday 1 September 2027
- October half term 2027: Monday 25 to Friday 29 October 2027
- Christmas holidays 2027: last day of term Friday 17 December 2027, next term starts Tuesday 4 January 2028
- February half term 2028: Monday 14 to Friday 18 February 2028
- Easter holidays 2028: last day of term Monday 3 April 2028, next term starts Tuesday 18 April 2028
- May half term 2028: Tuesday 30 May to Friday 2 June 2028
- Summer holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 21 July 2028; the next term's start date is not available here
- No later school break dates are available here yet. Check your school's calendar for later term dates and holidays.
Dates for community and voluntary controlled schools, based on what London Borough of Barking and Dagenham publishes.
Barking and Dagenham term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | The council lists this as a staff training (INSET) day, when pupils are not in school. | October half term to 5 weekdays | Not given consistently by the council | not available |
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | Not given consistently by the council | not available | |
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | 68 |
For an explanation of calculated and missing date labels, see: How we check the dates
School holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | Not given consistently by the council | not available | |
| Easter holidays | Not given consistently by the council | not available | |
| Summer holidays | 40 |
| Date | As listed by the council |
|---|---|
| Staff training (INSET) day |
71 other councils on this site have the same October half term (Mon 26 Oct to Fri 30 Oct). October half term 2026 by council
Barking and Dagenham term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to 5 weekdays | 73 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | 60 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 4 weekdays | 63 |
The term dates for Barking and Dagenham include 196 weekdays in 2027/28, excluding half terms and bank holidays. Whether staff training (INSET) days fall within these dates depends on the council and the school.
Monday 29 May 2028 is a bank holiday (Spring bank holiday).
School holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 17 | ||
| Easter holidays | 14 | ||
| Summer holidays | Next school year not on this site yet | not available |
67 other councils on this site have the same October half term (Mon 25 Oct to Fri 29 Oct). October half term 2027 by council
“Days off” counts every day between the last day of term and the first day of the next term, including weekends.
Term dates not available here. Term dates for London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for 2028 to 2029 are not available on this site. Check the council's website or your school's own information for the dates you need.
What is different about Barking and Dagenham
These details compare the term dates for Barking and Dagenham with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2026/27
- Barking and Dagenham starts the school year 2026 to 2027 on Tuesday 1 September 2026, as do 43 other councils on this site.
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham lists a staff training (INSET) day for 2026 to 2027.
2027/28
- Barking and Dagenham starts the school year 2027 to 2028 on Wednesday 1 September 2027, as do 46 other councils on this site.
- This bank holiday falls during term time, outside the school holiday breaks: Spring bank holiday (Monday 29 May 2028).
Schools that set their own term dates
Academies, free schools, foundation schools and voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates. If you are a parent or carer, check with your child's school to confirm which dates apply.
INSET days
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham says:
Therefore, schools must identify five non-contact days and one day holiday, with appropriate consultation, to meet the 190 days requirement.
Barking and Dagenham term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Barking and Dagenham?
October half term 2026 in Barking and Dagenham: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026.
When is February half term 2027 in Barking and Dagenham?
February half term 2027 in Barking and Dagenham: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027.
When is May half term 2027 in Barking and Dagenham?
May half term 2027 in Barking and Dagenham: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027.
When do schools in Barking and Dagenham break up for summer 2027?
Summer holidays 2027 in Barking and Dagenham: last day of term Thursday 22 July 2027, next term starts Wednesday 1 September 2027.
About these dates
The term dates for the school years on this page come from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.