Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy Term dates (2025-2026)
Term dates by sch-uk.org
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | Advent Term 1 starts (Year 7 only) |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Advent Term 1 starts (All years return) |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Advent Term 1 ends |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Advent Term 2 starts |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Advent Term 2 ends |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Lent Term 1 starts |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Lent Term 1 ends |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Lent Term 2 starts |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Lent Term 2 ends |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Pentecost Term 1 starts |
| May 22, 2026 | Pentecost Term 1 ends |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Pentecost Term 2 starts |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Pentecost Term 2 ends |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas Holiday |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Boxing Day |
| Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026 | Christmas Holiday (2-week break between Autumn and Spring terms) |
| Apr 6-17, 2026 | Easter Holiday (2-week break between Spring and Summer terms) |
| Jul 24 - Aug 31, 2026 | Summer Holiday (about six weeks) |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Inset Day |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Inset Day |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Inset Day |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Inset Day |
| Jul 3, 2026 | Inset Day |
| Dec 25, 2025 | Christmas Day (Bank Holiday) |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Boxing Day (Bank Holiday) |
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day (Bank Holiday) |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Good Friday (Bank Holiday) |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Monday (Bank Holiday) |
| May 4, 2026 | Early May Bank Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Summer Bank Holiday |
Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy — Term Dates FAQ
Academic Year: 2025/26
Autumn (Advent) Term — Start & End?
- Advent Term 1: Starts Fri 5 Sep 2025 (Year 7 only) and Mon 8 Sep 2025 (All years); Ends Fri 24 Oct 2025.
- Advent Term 2: Starts Mon 3 Nov 2025; Ends Fri 19 Dec 2025.
When is the Autumn Half Term break?
Between Fri 24 Oct 2025 (end of Advent Term 1) and Mon 3 Nov 2025 (start of Advent Term 2).
Spring (Lent) Term — Start & End?
- Lent Term 1: Starts Mon 5 Jan 2026; Ends Fri 13 Feb 2026.
- Lent Term 2: Starts Mon 23 Feb 2026; Ends Fri 27 Mar 2026.
When is the Spring Half Term break?
Between Fri 13 Feb 2026 (end of Lent Term 1) and Mon 23 Feb 2026 (start of Lent Term 2).
Summer (Pentecost) Term — Start & End?
- Pentecost Term 1: Starts Mon 13 Apr 2026; Ends Fri 22 May 2026.
- Pentecost Term 2: Starts Mon 1 Jun 2026; Ends Thu 23 Jul 2026.
When is the Summer Half Term break?
Between Fri 22 May 2026 (end of Pentecost Term 1) and Mon 1 Jun 2026 (start of Pentecost Term 2).
Christmas Holiday (between Autumn & Spring terms)?
Break follows Fri 19 Dec 2025 (end of Advent Term 2). Pupils return Mon 5 Jan 2026.
(Only dates shown on the calendar are listed.)
Easter Holiday (between Spring & Summer terms)?
Break follows Fri 27 Mar 2026 (end of Lent Term 2). Summer (Pentecost) Term starts Mon 13 Apr 2026.
Summer Holiday?
Begins after Thu 23 Jul 2026 (end of Pentecost Term 2).
The end date is not specified on the calendar.
Staff INSET Days (school closed to students)
- Thu 4 Sep 2025
- Fri 26 Sep 2025
- Mon 1 Dec 2025
- Mon 23 Feb 2026
- Fri 3 Jul 2026
First day arrangements?
- Year 7 only: Fri 5 Sep 2025
- All Years return: Mon 8 Sep 2025
UK Bank & Public Holidays (as listed on the calendar)
- Christmas Day — Thu 25 Dec 2025
- Boxing Day — Fri 26 Dec 2025
- New Year’s Day — Thu 1 Jan 2026
- Good Friday — Fri 3 Apr 2026
- Easter Monday — Mon 6 Apr 2026
- Early May Bank Holiday — Mon 4 May 2026
- Spring Bank Holiday — Mon 25 May 2026
- Summer Bank Holiday — Mon 31 Aug 2026
Key term checkpoints (quick summary)?
- Autumn (Advent) Term: 5/8 Sep 2025 → 19 Dec 2025
- Spring (Lent) Term: 5 Jan 2026 → 27 Mar 2026
- Summer (Pentecost) Term: 13 Apr 2026 → 23 Jul 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 Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary 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.