Durham Johnston School Term dates (2025-2026)
Term dates by sch-uk.org
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | School Reopens / Start of Autumn Term |
| Oct 24 - Nov 3, 2025 | Autumn Half Term |
| Nov 27 - Dec 1, 2025 | Inset Day / School Closed |
| Dec 19, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026 | Christmas Holiday |
| Feb 20 - Mar 2, 2026 | Spring Half Term |
| Apr 2 - Apr 20, 2026 | Easter Holiday |
| May 1 - May 5, 2026 | May Day Holiday |
| May 22 - Jun 1, 2026 | Summer Half Term |
| Jul 17 - Sep 3, 2026 | Summer Holiday |
Durham Johnston School — Term Dates (2025–26)
When is the Autumn Term (start and end) for 2025–26?
- Start: Wednesday 3 September 2025 (school reopens)
- End: Friday 19 December 2025 (school closes for Christmas)
Source: school calendar table for 2025–26.
When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
Friday 24 October 2025 – Monday 3 November 2025 (school closes 24 Oct; reopens 3 Nov).
Are there any INSET/teacher training closures in Autumn?
Yes. Thursday 27 November 2025 – Monday 1 December 2025 (note on calendar: School closed Fri 28 Nov).
When are the Christmas Holidays?
Friday 19 December 2025 – Monday 5 January 2026 (two weeks). School reopens Monday 5 January 2026.
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
- Start: Monday 5 January 2026 (after Christmas holiday)
- End: Thursday 2 April 2026 (school closes for Easter)
When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
Friday 20 February 2026 – Monday 2 March 2026 (one week).
When are the Easter Holidays?
Thursday 2 April 2026 – Monday 20 April 2026 (two weeks and one day). School reopens Monday 20 April 2026.
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
- Start: Monday 20 April 2026 (after Easter holiday)
- End: Friday 17 July 2026 (school closes for Summer)
When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
Friday 22 May 2026 – Monday 1 June 2026 (one week).
When are the Summer Holidays?
Friday 17 July 2026 – Thursday 3 September 2026 (school reopens Thursday 3 September 2026).
Is there a May Day closure?
Yes. Friday 1 May 2026 – Tuesday 5 May 2026 (note: school closed Monday 4 May).
Which Bank & Public Holidays should families note?
The following UK bank/public holidays are typically observed nationally. (Exact dates are not listed on the calendar sheet but are included here for planning.)
New Year's Day (January 1); Good Friday (variable); Easter Monday (variable); Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May); Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May); Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August); Christmas Day (December 25); Boxing Day (December 26).
New Year's Day (January 1); Good Friday (variable); Easter Monday (variable); Early May Bank Holiday (first Monday in May); Spring Bank Holiday (last Monday in May); Summer Bank Holiday (last Monday in August); Christmas Day (December 25); Boxing Day (December 26).
What is the first day students attend in September 2025?
Wednesday 3 September 2025 — school reopens and the Autumn term begins.
What are the key “school closes / reopens” milestones for 2025–26?
- Autumn start: Reopens Wed 3 Sep 2025
- Autumn half-term: Closes Fri 24 Oct 2025 → Reopens Mon 3 Nov 2025
- INSET window: Closes Thu 27 Nov 2025 → Reopens Mon 1 Dec 2025 (school closed Fri 28 Nov)
- Christmas: Closes Fri 19 Dec 2025 → Reopens Mon 5 Jan 2026
- Spring half-term: Closes Fri 20 Feb 2026 → Reopens Mon 2 Mar 2026
- Easter: Closes Thu 2 Apr 2026 → Reopens Mon 20 Apr 2026
- May Day: Closes Fri 1 May 2026 → Reopens Tue 5 May 2026
- Summer half-term: Closes Fri 22 May 2026 → Reopens Mon 1 Jun 2026
- Summer holiday: Closes Fri 17 Jul 2026 → Reopens Thu 3 Sep 2026
Please read: These dates are taken from the school’s published calendar for 2025–2026. Items reflect the legend categories (term dates, half terms, holidays, bank holidays, and inset days) exactly as shown on the calendar.
Calendar Disclaimer
The school Term Dates shown on this page has been sourced directly from the official Durham Johnston School T term dates website. Please be aware that all dates and events may be amended at the discretion of the school or local council. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, we recommend checking the official council website or contacting the school office.