Term Dates

Planning ahead is much easier when you know exactly when term starts, when half term falls, and when the holidays begin. Below you’ll find Notting Hill Prep’s confirmed term dates for the current and upcoming academic years, including half terms and bank holidays, so you can plan family holidays, childcare and school commitments with confidence.

As an independent prep school, NHP sets its own calendar each year, which may differ slightly from local authority school dates. We recommend bookmarking this page and checking back at the start of each term, as dates for future academic years are added and occasionally refined as they are confirmed.

If you have any questions about term dates, INSET days, or how they might affect your child’s start or leaving date, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.

Term Dates

SPRING TERM 2026

Begins: Tuesday 6th January

Half Term: Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February

Ends: Thursday 26th March (midday)

SUMMER TERM 2026

Begins: Tuesday 21st April

May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May

Half Term: Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May

Ends: Thursday 9th July (midday)

Academic Year 2026/27 AUTUMN TERM 2026

Begins: Tuesday 8th September

Half Term: Monday 19th October – Monday 2nd November (children return on Tuesday 3rd November)

Ends: Friday 11th December (midday)

SPRING TERM 2027

Begins: Wednesday 6th January

Half Term: Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February

Ends: Wednesday 24th March (midday)

SUMMER TERM 2027

Begins: Tuesday 20th April

May Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May

Half Term: Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June

Ends: Thursday 8th July (midday)

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Term Dates

When does the next term start at Notting Hill Prep?

Term start dates vary by term and academic year.

The Spring Term 2026 begins on Tuesday 6th January, the Summer Term 2026 begins on Tuesday 21st April, and the Autumn Term 2026 begins on Tuesday 8th September. Full dates for each term are listed above.

Does Notting Hill Prep follow the same term dates as state schools in London?

No. As an independent school, NHP sets its own term dates each year, which may differ from those of local state or local authority schools. We recommend always checking this page rather than assuming term dates match other local schools.

When is half term at NHP?

Half term dates are confirmed for each term above. For example, Spring Term 2026 half term runs from Monday 16th to Friday 20th February, and Autumn Term 2026 half term runs from Monday 19th October to Monday 2nd November, with children returning on Tuesday 3rd November.

Do NHP's term dates account for UK bank holidays?

Yes. Where a bank holiday falls during term time, such as the May Bank Holiday, this is noted alongside the relevant term dates above and the school is closed on that day.

What time does term end each half term?

NHP terms typically end at midday, allowing families to plan travel for the start of the holidays. Please check the specific end date and time listed for each term above, as this is confirmed individually for every term.

How far in advance are term dates published?

NHP publishes term dates well in advance, typically covering the current academic year and at least one year ahead, so that families can plan holidays, travel and childcare with plenty of notice.

Who can I contact if I have a question about term dates?

For any queries about term dates, INSET days, or how they may affect your child specifically, please contact the school office on 020 7221 0727 or via admin@nottinghillprep.com.

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