The Brighton College Term Dates give parents and pupils a clear view of the academic calendar, covering Michaelmas term, Hilary term, and Trinity term. Across the year, there are typically 8–10 College Holidays, including half term, exeat dates, Bank Holiday breaks, and key end of term moments shown in the school calendar.
This Brighton College term planner also highlights Staff INSET, Induction Day, Results Day, Boarders return, and when the term resumes.
Brighton College Term Dates 2026
Below is the Brighton College Term Dates and holidays for 2026. The 2026 academic year is divided into three terms: Trinity, Michaelmas, and Hilary.
Trinity Term 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sunday 12 April | Boarders return |
| Monday 13 April | Trinity term begins (8.20am) |
| Friday 1 May | Boarding Exeat begins (with the exception of fixtures) |
| Monday 4 May | Bank Holiday Monday: Boarders return |
| Tuesday 5 May | Term resumes (8.20am) |
| Friday 22 May | Half term begins (5pm) |
| Sunday 31 May | Boarders return |
| Monday 1 June | Term resumes (8.20am) |
| Friday 26 June | End of term (12.30pm) |
Michaelmas Term 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday 13 August | A-level Results Day |
| Thursday 20 August | GCSE Results Day |
| Friday 28 August | Staff INSET |
| Monday 31 August | Bank Holiday |
| Tuesday 1 September | Staff INSET, New Boarders’ Arrival |
| Wednesday 2 September | Pupil Induction Day, Fifth Form and Upper Sixth Boarders return |
| Thursday 3 September | Michaelmas term begins (8.20am) |
| Friday 18 September | Boarding Exeat begins (5pm) |
| Tuesday 20 October | Half term begins (5pm) |
| Wednesday 21 October | Staff INSET day |
| Thursday 22 October | Support Staff INSET day |
| Sunday 1 November | Boarders return |
| Monday 2 November | Term resumes (8.20am) |
| Wednesday 9 December | End of term (12.30pm) |
Brighton College Term Dates 2027
Below is the Brighton College Term Dates and holidays for 20267
Hilary Term 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 5 January | Boarders return |
| Wednesday 6 January | Hilary term begins (8.20am) |
| Thursday 11 February | Half term begins (5pm) |
| Friday 12 February | 13+ Pre testing |
| Sunday 21 February | Boarders return |
| Monday 22 February | Term resumes (8.20am) |
| Friday 19 March | End of term (12.30pm) |
Trinity Term 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sunday 11 April | Boarders return |
| Monday 12 April | Trinity term begins (8.20am) |
| Friday 30 April | Boarding Exeat begins (with the exception of fixtures) |
| Monday 3 May | Bank Holiday Monday: Boarders return |
| Tuesday 4 May | Term resumes (8.20am) |
| Friday 28 May | Half term begins (5pm) |
| Sunday 6 June | Boarders return |
| Monday 7 June | Term resumes (8.20am) |
| Friday 2 July | End of term (12.30pm) |
Michaelmas Term 2027
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday 12 August | A-level Results Day |
| Thursday 19 August | GCSE Results Day |
| Friday 27 August | Staff INSET |
| Monday 30 August | Bank Holiday |
| Tuesday 31 August | Staff INSET, New Boarders’ Arrival |
| Wednesday 1 September | Pupil Induction Day, Fifth Form and Upper Sixth Boarders return |
| Thursday 2 September | Michaelmas term begins (8.20am) |
| Friday 17 September | Boarding Exeat begins (5pm) |
| Tuesday 19 October | Half term begins (5pm) |
| Wednesday 20 October | Staff INSET day |
| Thursday 21 October | Support Staff INSET day |
| Sunday 31 October | Boarders return |
| Monday 1 November | Term resumes (8.20am) |
| Thursday 9 December | End of term (12.30pm) |
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Brighton College Term Dates 2028
For long-term planners, here are the confirmed Brighton college term dates for 2028.
Hilary Term 2028
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 3 January | Bank Holiday, Boarders return |
| Tuesday 4 January | Hilary term begins (8.20am) |
| Thursday 10 February | Half term begins (5pm) |
| Friday 11 February | 13+ Pre testing |
| Sunday 20 February | Boarders return |
| Monday 21 February | Term resumes (8.20am) |
| Friday 17 March | End of term (12.30pm) |
Trinity Term 2028
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sunday 9 April | Boarders return |
| Monday 10 April | Trinity term begins (8.20am) |
| Thursday 13 April | Easter weekend begins (5pm) |
| Friday 14 April | Easter Friday, Bank Holiday |
| Monday 17 April | Easter Monday, Bank Holiday, Boarders return |
| Friday 28 April | Boarding Exeat begins (with the exception of fixtures) |
| Monday 1 May | Bank Holiday Monday, Boarders return |
| Tuesday 2 May | Term resumes (8.20am) |
| Friday 26 May | Half term begins (5pm) |
| Sunday 4 June | Boarders return |
| Monday 5 June | Term resumes (8.20am) |
| Friday 30 June | End of term (12.30pm) |
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Important Academic Dates
Here is a summary of events.
School Bank Holiday Schedule
- Monday 31 August 2026
- Monday 3 May 2027
- Monday 30 August 2027
- Friday 14 April 2028
- Monday 17 April 2028
- Monday 1 May 2028
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FAQs
What are INSET days?
INSET (In-Service Training) days are staff training days when pupils do not attend school; examples include 28 August 2026.
When is the 13+ Pre testing at Brighton College?
The 13+ Pre testing is scheduled for Friday, 12 February 2027.
When do boarders return after the Easter break?
Boarders return on Sunday, 12 April for the 2026 Trinity term.
What is the Pupil Induction Day?
It is a day for new students, including Fifth Form and Upper Sixth, to familiarize themselves with the school, scheduled for 2 September 2026.
When is the Hilary term at Brighton College?
The Hilary term begins on 6 January and ends on 19 March 2027.
Official Resources:
Official Brighton college term dates and education updates.