Durham Academy Term dates (2025-2026)
Term dates by sch-uk.org
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Autumn Half Term Ends |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Inset Day |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Christmas Holiday Begins |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Spring Half Term Ends |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Easter Holiday Begins |
| May 1, 2026 | May Day |
| May 22, 2026 | Summer Half Term Ends |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Summer Holiday Begins |
| Dec 19, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas Holiday (Approx. 2 weeks) |
| Apr 2, 2026 - Apr 16, 2026 | Easter Holiday (Approx. 2 weeks) |
| Jul 17, 2026 - Sep 1, 2026 | Summer Holiday (Approx. 6 weeks) |
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday |
| May 4, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Boxing Day |
Durham Academy — Term Dates & Holidays (2025/26)
Which academic year do these dates cover?
2025/26, as shown on the school’s published “Holidays/Term Dates 2025/26”.
When is the Autumn term (start & end)?
The calendar only shows a closing date for the Autumn half-term: Friday 24th October 2025.
No Autumn term start or final end date is displayed on the calendar image.
When is the Autumn half-term?
Closes Friday 24th October 2025. (Only the closing date is shown.)
When is the Spring term (start & end)?
The calendar lists: Spring half-term closes Friday 20th February 2026 and
school closes for Easter on Thursday 2nd April 2026. Start dates are not shown.
When is the Spring half-term?
Closes Friday 20th February 2026. (Only the closing date is shown.)
When is the Summer term (start & end)?
The calendar lists: Summer half-term closes Friday 22nd May 2026 and
end of summer term (school closes) Friday 17th July 2026. Start dates are not shown.
When is the Summer half-term?
Closes Friday 22nd May 2026. (Only the closing date is shown.)
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn & Spring terms)
School closes for Christmas on Friday 19th December 2025. The calendar does not show the return date.
Easter Holiday (between Spring & Summer terms)
School closes for Easter on Thursday 2nd April 2026. The calendar does not show the return date.
Summer Holiday
School closes for the summer on Friday 17th July 2026. The calendar does not show the start date of the next term.
Are there any Bank/Public Holidays shown?
The calendar lists May Day 2026: Friday 1st May 2026.
Other national bank holidays are not shown on the provided calendar image and are therefore not listed here.
Other national bank holidays are not shown on the provided calendar image and are therefore not listed here.
Are there any Inset/Teacher Training Days?
Yes — Thursday 27th November 2025.
Where can I confirm updates or missing start dates?
Please check the school page: https://durhamacademy.org.uk/school-life/term-dates/.
Important note about accuracy
This FAQ only lists dates exactly shown on the school’s calendar image. No unlisted start dates or durations have been assumed.
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 academy 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.