Great Bradfords Junior School term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Term dates and school holidays for Great Bradfords Junior School, a primary school in Braintree.
Next holidayOctober half term: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Tue 1 September 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Spring term | Mon 4 January 2027 | Thu 25 March 2027 |
| Summer term | Mon 12 April 2027 | Wed 21 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Thu 22 Jul – Tue 31 August 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 1 September 2027 | Fri 22 October 2027 |
| Term 2 | Mon 1 November 2027 | Fri 17 December 2027 |
| Term 3 | Tue 4 January 2028 | Fri 11 February 2028 |
| Term 4 | Mon 21 February 2028 | Fri 31 March 2028 |
| Term 5 | Tue 18 April 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Term 6 | Mon 5 June 2028 | Fri 21 July 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Autumn half term | Mon 25 Oct – Fri 29 October 2027 |
| Holiday | Mon 20 December 2027 – Mon 3 January 2028 |
| Spring half term | Mon 14 Feb – Fri 18 February 2028 |
| Spring holiday | Mon 3 Apr – Thu 13 April 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 3 Apr – Mon 17 April 2028 |
| Easter bank holiday | Fri 14 Apr – Mon 17 April 2028 |
| May bank holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| Spring bank holiday | Mon 29 May 2028 |
| May half term | Mon 29 May – Fri 2 June 2028 |
| Summer half term | Tue 30 May – Fri 2 June 2028 |
| Summer holiday | Mon 24 Jul – Thu 31 August 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Mon 24 July 2028 |
Before you book
These dates are taken from Great Bradfords Junior School’s website. INSET days are listed where the school publishes them. Schools do occasionally change a date during the year, so check with the school before booking anything you can’t move.
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Quick answers
When does Great Bradfords Junior School go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Tue 1 September 2026.
When is October half term at Great Bradfords Junior School?
Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026.
When does Great Bradfords Junior School break up for Christmas?
The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027.
When is the Easter holiday?
Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Wed 21 July 2027.
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- White Court SchoolBraintree
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