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Manchester school term dates 2026/27

Published dates for council-maintained schools in Manchester.

Check with your school before booking. Academies, voluntary-aided and other schools may use different dates.

Term dates

Autumn term

Term starts: Tuesday 1 September 2026
October half term: Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026
Term ends: Friday 18 December 2026

Spring term

Term starts: Monday 4 January 2027
February half term: Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027
Term ends: Friday 2 April 2027

Summer term

Term starts: Monday 19 April 2027
May half term: Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027
Term ends: Thursday 22 July 2027

Source: official Manchester Council term-date information. Last checked 23 August 2026.