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School Term and Holiday Dates in Brighton & Hove

The following dates are those on which all schools are closed.

Half term holidays:
For most schools in Brighton & Hove, half terms are a week long.  Please note that the statutory half term holidays are three days in February and three days in June. 

In-service Training (INSET) dates:
In addition to the school holiday dates, schools are closed for five teacher training days known as INSET days in a school year.  One of these days is always the first day of the autumn term.  


Academic Year 2010/2011

The first day of the Autumn term 2010 for pupils will be Thursday 2 September 2010

School Holiday Dates 2010/2011 [MSExcel 60kb]

INSET Dates for Brighton & Hove Schools 2010/2011


Academic Year 2011/2012

The first day of the Autumn term 2011 for pupils will be Monday 5 September 2011

School Holiday Dates 2011/2012 [PDF 137kb]

For details of holiday dates in neighbouring authorities, please contact:

  • West Sussex - 0845 075 1007
  • East Sussex -   01273 336782

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