Term Dates
Cobham Hall appreciates that parents need to know as early as possible details of the academic year. Whether it is for planning flights home, or organising exciting family holidays, we know how important Term Dates are to families. This is why we aim to publish term dates at least a year in advance.
It is important to note the exact times that School ends for each half term as major School events frequently take place on the final day of a half term – often the culmination of much hard work on the part of the students – and are not to be missed.
All Boarding Houses remain open until 3.00pm the day after each half term ends in order to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements. There is no additional charge for this, but please be aware this option is available only to those embarking upon intercontinental travel.
Parents should also be aware when booking flights that up to four hours is needed prior to the flight departure time for travel and check in.
Half Term and Long Break Returns (Boarding)
Boarders may return from 6.00pm onwards.
Students arriving from long-haul flights may return earlier by prior arrangement with the Director of Boarding, but not before 3.00pm. Those arriving between 3.00pm and 6.00pm will be supervised in one boarding house.
No hot dinner will be provided, but fresh supplies will be delivered to boarding houses the day before. Boarders may also order takeaway if they wish.
Autumn Term 2025
| Tuesday 26th August | 9.00am - 3.00pm | New Staff Induction |
| Wednesday 27th August | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Thursday 28th August | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Friday 29th August | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Sunday 31st September | From 3.00pm* - 6.00pm | All Boarders Return |
| Monday 1st September | 8.30am | Start of Term for Students |
| Friday 26th September | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 28th September | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 17th October | 4.30pm | Half Term Begins |
| Sunday 2nd November | 8.30pm | Half Term Ends |
| Friday 21st November | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 23rd November | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 12th December | 1.15pm | Term Ends for Students |
*If an international, long-haul student needs to arrive earlier than 3.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral.
All students are required to attend the Carol Service – date to be confirmed.
If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 2.00pm on Saturday 18th October and Saturday 13th December, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.
Spring Term 2026
| Monday 5th January | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Monday 5th January | From 6.00pm* | All Boarders Return |
| Tuesday 6th January | 8.30am | Start of Term for All Students |
| Friday 23rd January | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 25th January | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 13th February | 4.30pm | Half Term Begins |
| Sunday 22nd February | 8.30pm | Half Term Ends |
| Friday 6th March | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Sunday 8th March | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 27th March | 4.30pm | Term Ends |
*If an international, long haul student needs to arrive earlier than 6.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral. No hot dinner will be provided for students but fresh rations will be taken to boarding houses before arrival - Boarders may order takeaway if they wish.
If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 2.00pm on Saturday 14th February and Saturday 28th March, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.
Summer Term 2026
| Monday 20th April | All Day | Staff Inset |
| Monday 20th April | From 6.00pm* | All Boarders Return |
| Tuesday 21st April | 8.30am | Start of Term for All Students |
| Friday 1st May | 4.30pm | Exeat Begins |
| Monday 4th May | 8.30pm | Exeat Ends |
| Friday 22nd May | 4.30pm | Half Term Begins |
| Sunday 31st May | 8.30pm | Half Term Ends |
| Saturday 27th June | 2.00pm | Term Ends |
*If an international, long haul student needs to arrive earlier than 6.00pm due to flights, please contact the Director of Boarding and Pastoral. No hot dinner will be provided for students but fresh rations will be taken to boarding houses before arrival - Boarders may order takeaway if they wish.
All students are required to attend Festival Day on Saturday 27th June 2026.
If agreed, prior to the holidays with the Director of Boarding and Pastoral, international students may remain in School until 2.00pm on Saturday 23rd May and Sunday 28th June, at no extra cost, to facilitate long-haul overseas travel arrangements.
