Term Dates at King's Ely, a Private Day and Boarding School near Cambridge, in Ely.

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Term Dates

Multiple Generations of King's Ely Students, a Private Day and Boarding School near Cambridge, in Ely.

Multiple Generations of King's Ely Students, a Private Day and Boarding School near Cambridge, in Ely.

2026-2027 Term Dates

Michaelmas Term 2026
Pre-Prep Term Begins/Nursery Opens Monday 7th September 2026
Pupils' Orientation Day* Monday 7th September 2026
All King's Ely Prep and King's Ely Senior Pupils Return Tuesday 8th September 2026
Exeat Weekend Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026
Mid-Term Holiday Begins Friday 23rd October 2026 at 4.30pm
Term Resumes Monday 9th November 2026
Exeat Weekend Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2026
King's Ely Term Ends for All Pupils Wednesday 16th December 2026
Nursery Closes Friday 18th December 2026

 *Pupils' Orientation Day is for all new pupils in Year 4 upwards and all pupils in Years 3, 7, 9, 11 (iGCSE) and 12.
Lent Term 2027
Nursery Opens Monday 4th January 2027
King's Ely Term Begins Wednesday 6th January 2027
Mid-Term Holiday Begins Friday 12th February 2027 at 4.30pm
Term Resumes Monday 22nd February 2027
King's Ely Term Ends (Nursery Remains Open) Friday 25th March 2027
NURSERY CLOSED FROM FRIDAY 26TH MARCH 2027 TO TUESDAY 30TH MARCH 2026 FOR EASTER
Summer Term 2027
King's Ely Term Begins Monday 19th April 2027
Exeat Weekend  Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May 2027
Early May Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2027
Mid-Term Holiday Begins Friday 28th May 2027 at 4.30pm
Term Resumes Monday 7th June 2027
King's Ely Term Ends (Nursery Remains Open) Thursday 8th July 2027
Nursery Closes Friday 13th August 2027

2026-2027 Boarding Information

Michaelmas Term 2026
Start of Term - King's Ely Boarding Houses Open Sunday 6th September 2026 at 10am
Exeat Weekend - Boarding Houses Close Friday 2nd October 2026 at 6pm
Exeat Weekend - Boarding Houses Reopen Sunday 4th October 2026 at 6pm (SCHOOL TEA NOT SERVED)
Mid-Term Holiday Begins - Boarding Houses Close Friday 23rd October 2026 at 6pm
Mid-Term Holiday Ends - Boarding Houses Reopen Sunday 8th November 2026 at 4pm (SCHOOL TEA SERVED)
Exeat Weekend - Boarding Houses Close Friday 20th November 2026 at 6pm
Exeat Weekend - Boarding Houses Reopen Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 6pm (SCHOOL TEA NOT SERVED)
End of Term - King's Ely Boarding Houses Close Wednesday 16th December 2026 at 2pm
Lent Term 2027
Start of Term - King's Ely Boarding Houses Open Tuesday 5th January 2027 at 10am
Mid-Term Holiday Begins - Boarding Houses Close Friday 12th February 2027 at 6pm
Mid-Term Holiday Ends - Boarding Houses Reopen Sunday 21st February 2027 at 4pm (SCHOOL TEA SERVED)
End of Term - King's Ely Boarding Houses Close Thursday 25th March 2027 at 2pm
Summer Term 2027
Start of Term - King's Ely Boarding Houses Open Sunday 18th April 2027 at 10am
Exeat Weekend - Boarding Houses Close Friday 30th April 2027 at 6pm
Exeat Weekend - Boarding Houses Reopen Monday 3rd May 2027 at 6pm (SCHOOL TEA NOT SERVED)
Mid-Term Holiday Begins - Boarding Houses Close Friday 28th May 2027 at 6pm
Mid-Term Holiday Ends - Boarding Houses Reopen Sunday 6th June 2027 at 4pm (SCHOOL TEA SERVED)
End of Term - King's Ely Boarding Houses Close Thursday 8th July 2027 at 2pm

New Exeat Weekends

Starting from September 2026, our Exeat weekends will be running slightly different from years previous.

  • Senior boarding houses will remain open during the 2026-2027 Exeats for pupils wanting to stay.
  • On-site catering will be available as the school kitchens will remain fully operational.
  • The cost is £125 per night - £250 per weekend, expect May when it is £375 (due to Bank Holiday): cost is inclusive of VAT.
  • The school may consolidate boarding houses during these periods to ensure efficient staffing.

PDF Term Dates documents are available to download below:

 

2026-2027 TERM DATES

 

Further information and timings can be found on the School Calendar, linked below:

School Calendar

"The breath-taking Cathedral and the School’s picturesque surroundings create an inspiring environment for our boys to learn and grow. Our children will not be just students; they will be part of a rich legacy, gaining a profound understanding of the value of hard work, self-discipline, and their role within a historic tradition."
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