The term dates listed on this page apply to maintained schools in Hartlepool (schools run by us).
Academies, voluntary aided schools, and foundation special schools may have different term and holiday dates. This is because their governing bodies or trust boards set their own calendars.
To confirm the term dates for your child’s school, please check the school’s website or contact the school directly.
Academic year 2026 to 2027
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Autumn term 2026
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn first term | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Friday 23 October 2026 |
| October half term holidays | Monday 26 October 2026 | Friday 30 October 2026 |
| Autumn second term | Monday 2 November 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Christmas holidays | Monday 21 December 2026 | Friday 1 January 2027 |
Spring term 2027
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Spring first term | Monday 4 January 2027 | Friday 12 February 2027 |
| February half term holidays | Monday 15 February 2027 | Friday 19 February 2027 |
| Spring second term | Monday 22 February 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Easter holidays | Friday 26 March 2027 | Friday 9 April 2027 |
Summer term 2027
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer first term | Monday 12 April 2027 | Friday 28 May 2027 |
| May half term holiday | Monday 31 May 2027 | Friday 4 June 2027 |
| Summer second term | Monday 7 June 2027 | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
| Summer holidays | Thursday 22 July 2027 |
Academic year 2027 to 2028
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Autumn term 2027
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn first term | Thursday 2 September 2027 | Friday 22 October 2027 |
| October half term holidays | Monday 25 October 2027 | Friday 29 October 2027 |
| Autumn second term | Monday 1 November 2027 | Friday 17 December 2027 |
| Christmas holidays | Monday 20 December 2027 | Monday 3 January 2028 |
Spring term 2028
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Spring first term | Tuesday 4 January 2028 | Friday 18 February 2028 |
| February half term holidays | Monday 21 February 2028 | Friday 25 February 2028 |
| Spring second term | Monday 28 February 2028 | Friday 2 April 2028 |
| Easter holidays | Monday 10 April 2028 | Friday 21 April 2028 |
Summer term 2028
| Term | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer first term | Monday 24 April 2028 | Friday 26 May 2028 |
| May half term holiday | Monday 29 May 2028 | Friday 2 June 2028 |
| Summer second term | Monday 5 June 2028 | Friday 21 July 2028 |
| Summer holidays | Monday 24 July 2028 |
Downloadable calendars
INSET days
Schools close to pupils on several days a year for in-service education and training (INSET) days. You will need to contact the schools directly for these dates, or check their websites.