School term dates for Lewisham schools in the year 2018–19.
Autumn term
Monday 3 September to Friday 19 October (35 days)
Half term: Monday 22 October to Friday 26 October
Monday 29 October to Friday 21 December (40 days)
Spring term
Monday 7 January to Friday 15 February (30 days)
Half term: Monday 18 February to Friday 22 February
Monday 25 February to Friday 5 April (30 days)
Summer term
Tuesday 23 April to Friday 24 May (23 days) (the early May bank holiday will be taken on 6 May)
Half term: Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May
Monday 3 June to Tuesday 23 July (37 days)
Total: 195
In 2018–19 children should attend school for 190 days (or 380 half sessions). Teachers must be available to work for 195 days during the academic year.
Schools which close for local elections must extend a term or coincide the closure with an INSET day.
Public holidays
Christmas Day: Tuesday 25 December 2018
Boxing Day: Wednesday 26 December 2018
New Year’s Day: Tuesday 1 January 2019
Good Friday: Friday 19 April 2019
Easter Monday: Monday 22 April 2019
Early May bank holiday: Monday 6 May 2019
Spring bank holiday: Monday 27 May 2019
Summer bank holiday: Monday 26 August 2019