Carrickfergus Academy Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Carrickfergus Academy – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Source: school calendar. Only dates explicitly shown on the calendar are listed below.

When is the Autumn term (start and end) for 2025–26?
  • Start: 01 Sep 2025 (School commences for all pupils).
  • End: 19 Dec 2025 (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
When is the Autumn half term?

27 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 2025 (Hallowe’en Holidays – School closed).

When is the Spring term (start and end)?
  • Start: Not explicitly stated on the calendar. (Christmas Holidays run to 02 Jan 2026; first school day not listed.)
  • End: 27 Mar 2026 (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
When is the Spring half term?

10 Feb 2026 – 13 Feb 2026 (Half Term – School closed).

When is the Summer term (start and end)?
  • Start: Not explicitly stated on the calendar. (Easter Holidays are 30 Mar 2026 – 10 Apr 2026.)
  • End: 30 Jun 2026 (Summer Holiday – School closes for pupils at 12:10).
When are the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays?
  • Christmas Holiday: 22 Dec 2025 – 02 Jan 2026 (Pupils do not attend). A two-week break between Autumn and Spring terms.
  • Easter Holiday: 30 Mar 2026 – 10 Apr 2026 (School closed). A two-week break between Spring and Summer terms; may not align with Easter weekend.
  • Summer Holiday: starts 30 Jun 2026 (school closes). Typically ~6 weeks from late July to early September, but exact duration isn’t shown on the calendar.
Are there May/June breaks or exam periods shown?
  • 04 May 2026 – May Bank Holiday (School closed).
  • 25 May 2026 – May Bank Holiday (School closed).
  • 01–02 Jun 2026 – Revision Days Years 8–10 (Pupils do not attend).
  • 03–12 Jun 2026 – Year 8–10 Examinations.
  • No separate May half-term closure is listed beyond the above items.
Which Staff Development (INSET) days are listed?
  • 24 Oct 2025 – Staff Development Day 1 (Pupils do not attend).
  • 05 Dec 2025 – Staff Development Day 2 (Pupils do not attend).
  • 09 Jan 2026 – Staff Development Day 3 (Pupils do not attend).
  • 09 Feb 2026 – Staff Development Day 4 (Pupils do not attend).
  • 13 Mar 2026 – Staff Development Day 5 (Pupils do not attend).
What other key school closure/early-finish events are shown?
  • 22 Oct 2025 – Year 12 Parents’ Afternoon (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
  • 23 Oct 2025 – Prize Distribution (School closes for pupils at 14:25).
  • 20 Nov 2025 – Year 14 Parents’ Afternoon (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
  • 17 Dec 2025 – Year 9 Parents’ Afternoon (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
  • 19 Dec 2025 – School closes for pupils at 12:10.
  • 08 Jan 2026 – Open Night (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
  • 27 Jan 2026 – Year 10 Parents’ Afternoon (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
  • 28 Jan 2026 – Year 10 Subject Choices Fair (School closes for all pupils except Year 10 at 12:10).
  • 29 Jan 2026 – Year 10 Careers Interviews (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
  • 24 Feb 2026 – Year 8 Parents’ Afternoon (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
  • 18 Mar 2026 – Year 13 Parents’ Afternoon (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
  • 27 Mar 2026 – School closes for pupils at 12:10.
  • 17 Apr 2026 – Year 11 Parents’ Afternoon (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
  • 30 Jun 2026 – Summer Holiday begins (School closes for pupils at 12:10).
What induction/start-of-year activities are listed?
  • 14 Aug 2025 – Year 13 & 14 GCE Results Day.
  • 21 Aug 2025 – Year 11 & 12 GCSE Results Day.
  • 26–29 Aug 2025 – Year 8–14 Induction / Induction & Testing (per year group as listed).
  • 01 Sep 2025 – School commences for all pupils.
What assessment/exam periods are shown earlier in the year?
  • 24 Nov 2025 – 04 Dec 2025 – Year 10 Examinations.
  • 02 Mar 2026 – 06 Mar 2026 – Mock Week (Years 11/12/13/14).
Which public/bank holidays are listed or commonly observed?
  • St Patrick’s Day: 17 Mar 2026 – Pupils do not attend.
  • May Bank Holidays: 04 May 2026 and 25 May 2026 – School closed.

Common UK/NI public holidays to note (general reference): New Year’s Day (Jan 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 (Dec 25), Boxing Day (Dec 26).

Where can I check the latest updates?

Visit the school calendar page: https://www.carrickfergus.academy/calendar