2026-2027 Term Dates
| Term / Holiday | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1 September 2026 | 18 December 2026 | 15 weeks |
| Autumn Half Term | 26 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 | 1 week |
| Spring Term | 4 January 2027 | 25 March 2027 | 11 weeks |
| Spring Half Term | 15 February 2027 | 19 February 2027 | 1 week |
| Summer Term | 12 April 2027 | 21 July 2027 | 14 weeks |
| Summer Half Term | 31 May 2027 | 4 June 2027 | 1 week |
Term by Term
🍂 Autumn Term
Term Starts
1 Sep 2026
Half Term Holiday
26 Oct – 30 Oct 2026
Term Ends
18 Dec 2026
🌱 Spring Term
Term Starts
4 Jan 2027
Half Term Holiday
15 Feb – 19 Feb 2027
Term Ends
25 Mar 2027
☀️ Summer Term
Term Starts
12 Apr 2027
Half Term Holiday
31 May – 4 Jun 2027
Term Ends
21 Jul 2027
Note: Source: https://www.hartlepool.gov.uk/downloads/download/491/school-term-dates | 2026/27 calendar PDF; INSET days vary by school.
About these dates: Term dates for Hartlepool apply to maintained schools. Academies and free schools may set their own dates. Always confirm with your school directly before making plans.
Hartlepool is a unitary authority on the Durham coast, a port town with a distinctive maritime heritage including a reconstructed historic quayside. The town has a compact maintained school network and sets its term dates independently. Term dates are published by Hartlepool Borough Council.