Richard Challoner School term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Term dates and school holidays for Richard Challoner School, a secondary school in New Malden.
Next holidayOctober half term: Fri 23 Oct – Mon 2 November 2026
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mon 7 September 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Spring term | Mon 4 January 2027 | Thu 25 March 2027 |
| Summer term | Mon 12 April 2027 | Fri 16 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| INSET DayINSET | Tue 1 September 2026 |
| INSET DayINSET | Wed 2 September 2026 |
| INSET DayINSET | Wed 30 September 2026 |
| October half term | Fri 23 Oct – Mon 2 November 2026 |
| INSET DayINSET | Tue 17 November 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027 |
| Easter | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 29 March 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 April 2027 |
| Bank Holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Mon 19 Jul – Sun 5 September 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mon 6 September 2027 | Fri 17 December 2027 |
| Spring term | Tue 4 January 2028 | Fri 7 April 2028 |
| Summer term | Mon 24 April 2028 | Fri 14 July 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| October half term | Fri 22 Oct – Mon 1 November 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 20 December 2027 – Mon 3 January 2028 |
| February half term | Mon 14 Feb – Fri 18 February 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 10 Apr – Fri 21 April 2028 |
| Bank holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| May half term | Mon 29 May – Fri 2 June 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Mon 17 July 2028 |
Before you book
These dates are taken from Richard Challoner 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 Richard Challoner School go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Mon 7 September 2026.
When is October half term at Richard Challoner School?
Fri 23 Oct – Mon 2 November 2026.
When does Richard Challoner 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 – Mon 29 March 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Fri 16 July 2027.
How many INSET days does Richard Challoner School have?
4 published so far: Tue 1 September 2026; Wed 2 September 2026; Wed 30 September 2026; Tue 17 November 2026.
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