Autumn term
- Term starts
- Wednesday 3 September 2025
- October half term
- Friday 24 October 2025 to Monday 3 November 2025
- Term ends
- Thursday 18 December 2025
England school holidays
Durham school term dates 2025/26
Published dates for council-maintained schools in Durham.
Check with your school before booking. Academies, voluntary-aided and other schools may use different dates.
Term dates
Spring term
- Term starts
- Tuesday 6 January 2026
- February half term
- Friday 20 February 2026 to Monday 2 March 2026
- Term ends
- Wednesday 1 April 2026
Summer term
- Term starts
- Tuesday 21 April 2026
- May half term
- Friday 1 May 2026 to Tuesday 5 May 2026
- Term ends
- Monday 20 July 2026
Source: official Durham Council term-date information. Last checked 23 August 2026.