Discovery Primary Academy term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Term dates and school holidays for Discovery Primary Academy, a primary school in Peterborough.
Next holidayOctober half term: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Thu 3 September 2026 | Fri 23 October 2026 |
| Term 2 | Mon 2 November 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Spring term | Tue 5 January 2027 | Fri 12 February 2027 |
| Term 4 | Mon 22 February 2027 | Thu 25 March 2027 |
| Summer term (first half) | Tue 13 April 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer term (second half) | Tue 8 June 2027 | Wed 21 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Training DayINSET | Tue 1 September 2026 |
| Training DayINSET | Wed 2 September 2026 |
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027 |
| Training DayINSET | Mon 4 January 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar – Mon 12 April 2027 |
| Training DayINSET | Mon 12 April 2027 |
| May Bank Holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May – Mon 7 June 2027 |
| Training DayINSET | Mon 7 June 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Thu 22 Jul – Thu 2 September 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term (first half) | Fri 3 September 2027 | Fri 22 October 2027 |
| Autumn term (second half) | Mon 1 November 2027 | Fri 17 December 2027 |
| Spring term (first half) | Wed 5 January 2028 | Fri 11 February 2028 |
| Spring term (second half) | Mon 21 February 2028 | Fri 31 March 2028 |
| Summer term (first half) | Wed 19 April 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer term (second half) | Tue 6 June 2028 | Fri 21 July 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Staff Training DaysINSET | Wed 1 September 2027 |
| Staff Training DaysINSET | Thu 2 September 2027 |
| October half term | Mon 25 Oct – Fri 29 October 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 20 December 2027 – Tue 4 January 2028 |
| Staff Training DaysINSET | Tue 4 January 2028 |
| February half term | Mon 14 Feb – Fri 18 February 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 3 Apr – Tue 18 April 2028 |
| Staff Training DaysINSET | Tue 18 April 2028 |
| May Bank Holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| May half term | Mon 29 May – Mon 5 June 2028 |
| Staff Training DaysINSET | Mon 5 June 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Mon 24 July 2028 |
Before you book
These dates are taken from Discovery Primary Academy’s website. INSET days are listed where the school publishes them. Schools do occasionally change a date during the year, so check with the school before booking anything you can’t move.
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Quick answers
When does Discovery Primary Academy go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Thu 3 September 2026.
When is October half term at Discovery Primary Academy?
Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026.
When does Discovery Primary Academy break up for Christmas?
The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027.
When is the Easter holiday?
Fri 26 Mar – Mon 12 April 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Wed 21 July 2027.
How many INSET days does Discovery Primary Academy have?
5 published so far: Tue 1 September 2026; Wed 2 September 2026; Mon 4 January 2027; Mon 12 April 2027; Mon 7 June 2027.
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