Darlington school term dates 2026/27
Showing the 2026/27 calendar only. Current and next year
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.darlington.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 from published boundaries computed | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 | 39 |
| Autumn term from published boundaries computed | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 35 |
| Spring term from published boundaries computed | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | 30 |
| Spring term from published boundaries computed | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 24 |
| Summer term from published boundaries computed | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 | 34 |
| Summer term from published boundaries computed | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 21 Jul 2027 | 33 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Fri 1 Jan 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 15 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| May Day | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May 2027 | Fri 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer term 2 break computed | Thu 22 Jul 2027 | Tue 31 Aug 2027 |
What's different about Darlington
- 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: Darlington, official school term dates. www.darlington.gov.uk
Verified from www.darlington.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
2026-2027 Schools return on Tuesday 1 September 2026. October Half-Term Term ends: Friday 23 October 2026 October Half-Term: Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026 Term commences: Monday 2 November 2026 Christmas Term ends: Friday 18 December 2026 Christmas: Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 Term commences: Monday 4 January 2027 February Half-Term Term ends: Friday 12 February 2027 February Half-Term: Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027 Term commences: Monday 22 February 2027 Easter Term ends: Thursday 25 March 2027 Easter/Spring: Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027 Term commences: Monday 12 April 2027 May Day Monday 3 May 2027 May Half-Term Term ends: Friday 28 May 2027 May Half-Term: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 Term commences: Monday 7 June 2027 Summer Term ends: Wednesday 21 July 2027
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Frequently asked questions
- When does the autumn term from published boundaries end in Darlington in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 23 October 2026.
- When is the October half term 2026 in Darlington?
- The October half term in Darlington runs from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 inclusive.
- When do Darlington schools go back for the autumn term from published boundaries in November 2026?
- The autumn term from published boundaries in Darlington starts on Monday 2 November 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in Darlington?
- The Christmas holiday in Darlington runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 inclusive.