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Bolton term dates 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29
School breaks in Bolton
- October half term 2026: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
- Christmas holidays 2026: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Monday 4 January 2027
- February half term 2027: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027
- Easter holidays 2027: last day of term Thursday 25 March 2027, next term starts Monday 12 April 2027
- May half term 2027: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027
- Summer holidays 2027: last day of term Friday 23 July 2027, next term starts Monday 6 September 2027
- October half term 2027: Monday 25 to Friday 29 October 2027
- Christmas holidays 2027: last day of term Friday 17 December 2027, next term starts Tuesday 4 January 2028
- February half term 2028: Monday 21 to Friday 25 February 2028
- Easter holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 31 March 2028, next term starts Tuesday 18 April 2028
- May half term 2028: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028
- Summer holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 21 July 2028, next term starts Monday 4 September 2028
- October half term 2028: Monday 23 to Friday 27 October 2028
- Christmas holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 22 December 2028, next term starts Monday 8 January 2029
- February half term 2029: Monday 19 to Friday 23 February 2029
- Easter holidays 2029: last day of term Thursday 29 March 2029, next term starts Monday 16 April 2029
- May half term 2029: Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June 2029
- Summer holidays 2029: last day of term Friday 20 July 2029; the next term's start date is not available here
- No later school break dates are available here yet. Check your school's calendar for later term dates and holidays.
Dates for community and voluntary controlled schools, based on what Bolton Council publishes.
Bolton term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to 5 weekdays | 74 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | 54 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | 69 |
The term dates for Bolton include 197 weekdays in 2026/27, excluding half terms and bank holidays. Whether staff training (INSET) days fall within these dates depends on the council and the school.
School holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 16 | ||
| Easter holidays | 17 | ||
| Summer holidays | 44 |
71 other councils on this site have the same October half term (Mon 26 Oct to Fri 30 Oct). October half term 2026 by council
Bolton term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to 5 weekdays | 70 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | 59 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | 63 |
The term dates for Bolton include 192 weekdays in 2027/28, excluding half terms and bank holidays. Whether staff training (INSET) days fall within these dates depends on the council and the school.
School holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 17 | ||
| Easter holidays | 17 | ||
| Summer holidays | 44 |
67 other councils on this site have the same October half term (Mon 25 Oct to Fri 29 Oct). October half term 2027 by council
Bolton term dates 2028/29
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to 5 weekdays | 75 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | not available | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | not available |
School holidays 2028/29
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 16 | ||
| Easter holidays | 17 | ||
| Summer holidays | Next school year not on this site yet | not available |
14 other councils on this site have the same October half term (Mon 23 Oct to Fri 27 Oct). October half term 2028 by council
“Days off” counts every day between the last day of term and the first day of the next term, including weekends.
What is different about Bolton
These details compare the term dates for Bolton with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2026/27
- Bolton starts the school year 2026 to 2027 on Tuesday 1 September 2026, as do 43 other councils on this site.
- Tower Hamlets has exactly the same term dates for 2026 to 2027.
2027/28
- Bolton starts the school year 2027 to 2028 on Monday 6 September 2027, as do 11 other councils on this site.
2028/29
- Bolton starts the school year 2028 to 2029 on Monday 4 September 2028, as do 8 other councils on this site.
Academies and other schools
Bolton Council says:
We are responsible for setting holiday and term dates for community and voluntary controlled schools. The term dates for foundation and voluntary aided schools are decided by their governing bodies.
Academies, free schools, foundation schools and voluntary aided schools can set their own term dates. If you are a parent or carer, check with your child's school to confirm which dates apply.
INSET days
Bolton Council says:
5 INSET days to be allocated during non-term time
Bolton term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Bolton?
October half term 2026 in Bolton: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026.
When is February half term 2027 in Bolton?
February half term 2027 in Bolton: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027.
When is May half term 2027 in Bolton?
May half term 2027 in Bolton: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027.
When do schools in Bolton break up for Christmas 2026?
Christmas holidays 2026 in Bolton: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Monday 4 January 2027.
When do schools in Bolton break up for summer 2027?
Summer holidays 2027 in Bolton: last day of term Friday 23 July 2027, next term starts Monday 6 September 2027.
About these dates
The term dates for the school years on this page come from Bolton Council. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.