Gateshead school holidays 2026-2027
Every half term and holiday Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council has set for the 2026/27 school year, and how each compares with the rest of the country. These are the council’s dates for the schools it maintains, taken from its full 2026/27 term dates; academies and free schools set their own, and every school sets its own INSET days on top.
| Break | Dates | Days | Versus most councils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 19 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | 10 | Different |
| Easter holidays | 26 March – 11 April 2027 | 11 | Different |
| Summer holidays | 19 July – 31 August 2027 | 32 | Different |
When are Christmas holidays 2026 in Gateshead?
19 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027 - 10 school days. Most councils take 21 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027.
When are Easter holidays 2027 in Gateshead?
26 March – 11 April 2027
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027 - 11 school days. Most councils take 26 March – 9 April 2027.
When are Summer holidays 2027 in Gateshead?
19 July – 31 August 2027
Monday, 19 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027 - 32 school days. Most councils take 22 July – 31 August 2027. Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council publishes term dates rather than holiday dates, so this is the gap between terms.
When do Gateshead schools go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Many schools use the first day or two as INSET days, so pupils may start later - each school's own page says.
When do Gateshead schools break up for summer 2027?
The summer term ends on Friday, 16 July 2027.