Term Dates
View our term dates and school holidays for the current and upcoming academic years.
Nursery Families: Last Day of Term
The school finishes early at 2pm on the last day of each term. This does not apply to Nursery children booked on an extended day — they stay until 6pm as usual. Children on our 51-week places also stay until the end of the day they are booked for. If you are unsure which arrangement your child is on, please contact the school office.
Academic Year 2025/26
Michaelmas Term
Thursday, 4 September 2025
Staff INSET: 3rd September
Monday 20 October – Friday, 31 October 2025
Friday, 12 December 2025 — finishes at 2pm
Nursery: extended-day children stay until 6pm; 51-week children stay until the end of their booked day.
Lent Term
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Staff INSET: 5th & 6th January
Monday 16 February – Friday, 20 February 2026
Thursday, 26 March 2026 — finishes at 2pm
Nursery: extended-day children stay until 6pm; 51-week children stay until the end of their booked day.
Trinity Term
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Staff INSET: 15th April
Monday 25 May – Friday, 29 May 2026
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 — finishes at 2pm
Nursery: extended-day children stay until 6pm; 51-week children stay until the end of their booked day.
Academic Year 2026/27
Michaelmas Term
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Staff INSET: 1st & 2nd September
Monday 19 October – Friday, 30 October 2026
Friday, 11 December 2026 — finishes at 2pm
Nursery: extended-day children stay until 6pm; 51-week children stay until the end of their booked day.
Lent Term
Tuesday, 5 January 2027
Staff INSET: 4th January
Monday 15 February – Friday, 19 February 2027
Wednesday, 24 March 2027 — finishes at 2pm
Nursery: extended-day children stay until 6pm; 51-week children stay until the end of their booked day.
Trinity Term
Thursday, 15 April 2027
Staff INSET: 14th April
Monday 31 May – Friday, 4 June 2027
Wednesday, 7 July 2027 — finishes at 2pm
Nursery: extended-day children stay until 6pm; 51-week children stay until the end of their booked day.
INSET Days
Staff training (INSET) days are shown alongside each term. Parents will also be notified of any additional INSET days via email.
Questions?
For any queries about term dates or school holidays, please contact the school office.
Contact usSchool Events Calendar
Browse our interactive calendar to see all upcoming events, term dates, and school holidays.
Tap an event to see full details.
New to Vita et Pax?
If you are planning the year ahead with a little one starting school, explore our nursery in Southgate for ages 2–4 and our Reception class for ages 4–5. You can check term-time start dates and find out how to apply on our Nursery & Reception admissions page.
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