---
title: "Term Dates"
url: "https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/termdates"
school: "Durham Johnston School"
---

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# Term Dates

**Term/holiday dates for the academic year 2026-27**

| **Holiday / Inset** | **Date School Closes** | **Date school re-opens** |
|---|---|---|
|  | Thursday 3 September 2026 |
| **Autumn Half Term 2026**   (1 week) | Friday 23 October 2026 | Monday 2 November 2026 |
| **INSET**   (School closed Fri 27 Nov) | Thursday 26 November 2026 | Monday 30 November 2026 |
| **Christmas 2026**   (2 weeks) | Friday 18 December 2026 | Wednesday 6 January 2027 |
| **Spring Half Term 2027**   (1 week) | Friday 12 February 2027 | Monday 22 February 2027 |
| **Easter 2027**  (2 weeks and 1 day) | Thursday 25 March 2027 | Monday 12 April 2027 |
| **May Day 2027**   (School closed Mon 3 May) | Friday 30 April 2027 | Tuesday 4 May 2027 |
| **Summer Half Term 2027**   (1 week) | Friday 28 May 2027 | Monday 7 June 2027 |
| **Summer 2027** | Wednesday 21 July 2027 | Friday 3 September 2027 |

### Term Dates

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