Term Dates
Please see the school calendar for dates about events in school:
Term dates are below:
Autumn term
Monday 1 September 2025 to Friday 24 October 2025
Half term holiday
Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025
Autumn term (continued)
Monday 3 November 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025
Spring term
Monday 5 January 2026 to Friday 13 February 2026
Half term holiday
Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026
Spring term (continued)
Monday 23 February 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026
Easter holiday
Monday 30 March 2026 to Friday 10 April 2025
Summer term
Monday 13 April 2026 to Friday 22 May 2026
May Day bank holiday
Monday 4 May 2026
Half term holiday
Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
Summer term (continued)
Monday 1 June 2026 to Monday 20 July 2026
Summer holidays begin
Begins Monday 20 July 2026
Staff training
During the academic year, a total of 195 days are defined as 'school days.' Pupils must attend school for 190 days and the remaining 5 days are reserved for professional training of school staff. These days are set at each school individually so please contact your school to find out when these dates are.
John Gulson Primary School is closed to pupils on the following days for staff training:
1.09.25
3.11.25
4.11.25
30.01.26
20.07.26