2026-2027 Northumberland School Term and Holiday Dates

Looking for the latest Northumberland school term dates and holiday dates? We’ve put together a handy guide to help parents, carers and families plan ahead for the school year.

Whether you’re organising family holidays, childcare, days out or holiday clubs, knowing the key school term dates in Northumberland can make life much easier. Below you’ll find the official Northumberland school holidays, half-term breaks and term start and finish dates for the academic year.

Please note that individual schools, academies and independent schools may occasionally set slightly different dates, so it’s always worth checking directly with your child’s school before making travel or childcare arrangements.

Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates to Northumberland school term dates, holiday dates and half-term information, as well as ideas for family activities, events and things to do during the school holidays.

Term and Holiday dates for 2025 to 2026 (northumberland.gov.uk)

Autumn Term:

Wednesday 2nd September – Friday 23rd October 2026

Half term: Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October 2026

School resumes Monday 2nd November – Friday 18th December 2026

Holidays: Monday 21st December 2026 – Friday 1st January 2027

Bank Holidays: Friday 25th December 2026, Saturday 26th December 2026, Friday 1st January 2027

Spring Term:

Monday 4th January – Friday 12th February 2027

Half term: Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February 2027

School resumes Monday 22nd February – Thursday 25th March 2027

Holidays: Tuesday 30th March – Friday 9th April 2027

Bank Holidays: Friday 26th March, Monday 29th March 2027

Summer Term:

Monday 12th April- Friday 28th May 2027

Half term: Tuesday 1st June – Friday 4th June 2027

School resumes Monday 7th June – Wednesday 21st July 2027

Holidays: Thursday 22nd July – Tuesday 31st August 2027

Bank Holidays: Monday 3rd May, Monday 31st May

For Teacher Training Days & additional holidays, speak to your school or visit the Northumberland County Council website