County Durham school term dates 2026/27
Next term date
Schools break up in 48 days — Fri 23 Oct 2026
Next holiday: October half term, Mon 26 Oct 2026 – Fri 30 Oct 2026
Verified from www.durham.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset Where these dates come from
Academies and some other schools can choose different dates, so check with your school.
2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 1 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 | 39 |
| Autumn Term 2 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 35 |
| Spring Term 1 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | 30 |
| Spring Term 2 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 24 |
| Summer Term 1 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 | 34 |
| Summer Term 2 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 21 Jul 2027 | 33 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term computed | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday computed | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 |
| February half term computed | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday computed | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| May Day 2027 computed | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| May half term computed | Mon 31 May 2027 | Fri 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer term 2 break computed | Thu 22 Jul 2027 | Tue 31 Aug 2027 |
2027/28 — next year, already published
Terms 2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 1 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 | 38 |
| Autumn Term 2 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | 35 |
| Spring Term 1 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 | 29 |
| Spring Term 2 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 7 Apr 2028 | 35 |
| Summer Term 1 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 | 24 |
| Summer Term 2 (from closing/reopening table) computed | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Thu 20 Jul 2028 | 34 |
Holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term computed | Mon 25 Oct 2027 | Fri 29 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas holiday computed | Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Mon 3 Jan 2028 |
| February half term computed | Mon 14 Feb 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holiday computed | Mon 10 Apr 2028 | Fri 21 Apr 2028 |
| May Day 2028 computed | Mon 1 May 2028 | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| May half term computed | Mon 29 May 2028 | Fri 2 Jun 2028 |
| Summer term 2 break computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Fri 21 Jul 2028 | — |
What's different about County Durham
- There are 3 half-term breaks in 2026/27: October half term, February half term, May half term.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- The 2026/27 dates were first published in September 2026.
Who these dates apply to
These council dates normally apply to community and voluntary controlled schools.
Where these dates come from
Source: County Durham, official school term dates. www.durham.gov.uk
Verified from www.durham.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School holidays for the 2026/27 academic year | Holiday | Closing date | Date re-opens | Summer 2026 | Monday 20 July 2026 | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Autumn half-term 2026 | Friday 23 October 2026 | Monday 2 November 2026 | Christmas 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 | Monday 4 January 2027 | Spring half-term 2027 | Friday 12 February 2027 | Monday 22 February 2027 | Easter 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 | May Day 2027 | Friday 30 April 2027 | Tuesday 4 May 2027 | Summer half-term 2027 | Friday 28 May 2027 | Monday 7 June 2027 | Summer 2027 | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the autumn Term 1 (from closing/reopening table) end in County Durham in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 23 October 2026.
- When is the October half term 2026 in County Durham?
- The October half term in County Durham runs from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do County Durham schools go back for the autumn Term 2 (from closing/reopening table) in November 2026?
- The autumn Term 2 (from closing/reopening table) in County Durham starts on Monday 2 November 2026.
- When does the autumn Term 2 (from closing/reopening table) end in County Durham in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in County Durham?
- The Christmas holiday in County Durham runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 inclusive.