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School Holidays: Northumberland Term Dates 2025-2027
Official Northumberland term dates for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with INSET day guidance for Hexham schools.
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Hexham schools follow Northumberland County Council dates (not Newcastle). Always check your school's website for confirmed INSET days.
2025-2026 Term Dates
| Holiday | Schools close | Schools reopen |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn half term | Fri 24 Oct 2025 | Mon 3 Nov 2025 |
| Christmas | Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Mon 5 Jan 2026 |
| Spring half term | Fri 13 Feb 2026 | Mon 23 Feb 2026 |
| Easter | Thu 2 Apr 2026 | Mon 20 Apr 2026 |
| Summer half term | Fri 22 May 2026 | Mon 1 Jun 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Fri 17 Jul 2026 | — |
2026-2027 Term Dates
| Holiday | Schools close | Schools reopen |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn half term | Fri 23 Oct 2026 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 |
| Christmas | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 |
| Spring half term | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 |
| Easter | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 |
| Summer half term | Fri 28 May 2027 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | Fri 16 Jul 2027 | — |
INSET Days
Every school has five per year. The County Council publishes recommended dates, but individual schools can move them. Check your school's calendar.
Hexham Schools to Check
- Queen Elizabeth High School (qehs.net)
- Hexham Middle School
- Sele First School
- St Joseph's RC Primary School
Official Source
northumberland.gov.uk — School term and holiday dates.
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