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- 2026/27, 2027/28
Manchester term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
School breaks in Manchester
- October half term 2026: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026 (calculated from the council's dates)
- 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 (calculated from the council's dates)
- Easter holidays 2027: last day of term Friday 2 April 2027, next term starts Monday 19 April 2027
- May half term 2027: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 (calculated from the council's dates)
- Summer holidays 2027: last day of term Thursday 22 July 2027, next term starts Wednesday 1 September 2027
- October half term 2027: Monday 25 to Friday 29 October 2027 (calculated from the council's dates)
- 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 (calculated from the council's dates)
- 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 (calculated from the council's dates)
- Summer holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 21 July 2028; 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 Manchester City Council publishes.
Manchester term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 74 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 58 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 63 |
The term dates for Manchester include 195 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.
For an explanation of calculated and missing date labels, see: How we check the dates
School holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 16 | ||
| Easter holidays | 16 | ||
| Summer holidays | 40 |
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
Manchester term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 73 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 59 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to calculated from the council's dates5 weekdays | 63 |
The term dates for Manchester include 195 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.
For an explanation of calculated and missing date labels, see: How we check the dates
School holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 17 | ||
| Easter holidays | 17 | ||
| Summer holidays | Next school year not on this site yet | not available |
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
“Days off” counts every day between the last day of term and the first day of the next term, including weekends.
Term dates not available here. Term dates for Manchester City Council for 2028 to 2029 are not available on this site. Check the council's website or your school's own information for the dates you need.
What is different about Manchester
These details compare the term dates for Manchester with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2026/27
- Manchester starts the school year 2026 to 2027 on Tuesday 1 September 2026, as do 43 other councils on this site.
- These bank holidays fall during term time, outside the school holiday breaks: Good Friday (Friday 26 March 2027) and Easter Monday (Monday 29 March 2027).
- Leeds has exactly the same term dates for 2026 to 2027.
2027/28
- Manchester starts the school year 2027 to 2028 on Wednesday 1 September 2027, as do 46 other councils on this site.
Academies and other schools
Manchester City Council says:
Most Manchester schools have the same holiday dates, but some voluntary-aided, foundation, or academy schools may differ. If in doubt, contact the individual school.
Manchester term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Manchester?
October half term 2026 in Manchester: Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is February half term 2027 in Manchester?
February half term 2027 in Manchester: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When is May half term 2027 in Manchester?
May half term 2027 in Manchester: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027 (calculated from the council's dates).
When do schools in Manchester break up for Christmas 2026?
Christmas holidays 2026 in Manchester: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Monday 4 January 2027.
When do schools in Manchester break up for summer 2027?
Summer holidays 2027 in Manchester: last day of term Thursday 22 July 2027, next term starts Wednesday 1 September 2027.
About these dates
The term dates for the school years on this page come from Manchester City Council. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.