North East School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

Find school term dates and school holidays for all 12 councils and local authorities in North East. Search or browse councils below.

The next school holiday for most councils in North East is Autumn Half Term, starting on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Popular North East Councils and Their Next School Holiday

Explore popular councils in North East and see the next school holiday and holiday start date for each council.

Darlington Borough Council

The next school holiday for Darlington Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Durham County Council

The next school holiday for Durham County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 20 days away.

Gateshead Council

The next school holiday for Gateshead Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Hartlepool Borough Council

The next school holiday for Hartlepool Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Middlesbrough Borough Council

The next school holiday for Middlesbrough Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Newcastle City Council

The next school holiday for Newcastle City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

North East Councils and Local Authorities

Browse all 12 councils and local authorities in North East. Select a council to view its school term dates, school holidays, and next school holiday.

Darlington Borough Council

The next school holiday for Darlington Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Durham County Council

The next school holiday for Durham County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Gateshead Council

The next school holiday for Gateshead Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Hartlepool Borough Council

The next school holiday for Hartlepool Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Middlesbrough Borough Council

The next school holiday for Middlesbrough Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Newcastle City Council

The next school holiday for Newcastle City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

North Tyneside Council

The next school holiday for North Tyneside Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Northumberland County Council

The next school holiday for Northumberland County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

The next school holiday for Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

South Tyneside Council

The next school holiday for South Tyneside Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

The next school holiday for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Sunderland City Council

The next school holiday for Sunderland City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Frequently Asked Questions About North East School Term Dates

Most North East schools return on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Exact dates vary by council.
Most North East schools break up for autumn half term on Friday, 23 October 2026. Autumn half term runs from Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 2 November 2026. Dates vary between councils — check your specific council for exact dates.
Most North East schools break up for Christmas on Friday, 18 December 2026. The Christmas holiday runs from Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 4 January 2027.
Most North East schools break up for spring half term on Friday, 12 February 2027. Spring half term runs from Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 22 February 2027.
Most North East schools break up for Easter on Thursday, 25 March 2027. The Easter holiday runs from Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 12 April 2027.
Most North East schools break up for summer on Wednesday, 21 July 2027. Exact dates vary by council — check your specific council for the dates that apply to your area.
No, North East school term dates are not the same for all 12 councils. Each local authority publishes its own term dates for council-maintained schools. Academies and free schools may also set their own dates.
Always confirm with your school. Dates shown are the local authority’s standard calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Academies and free schools may set different dates.