North West School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

Find school term dates and school holidays for all 24 councils and local authorities in North West. Search or browse councils below.

The next school holiday for most councils in North West is Autumn Half Term, starting on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Popular North West Councils and Their Next School Holiday

Explore popular councils in North West and see the next school holiday and holiday start date for each council.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

The next school holiday for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Blackpool Council

The next school holiday for Blackpool Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Bolton Council

The next school holiday for Bolton Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Bury Council

The next school holiday for Bury Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Cheshire East Council

The next school holiday for Cheshire East Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Cheshire West and Chester Council

The next school holiday for Cheshire West and Chester Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

North West Councils and Local Authorities

Browse all 24 councils and local authorities in North West. Select a council to view its school term dates, school holidays, and next school holiday.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

The next school holiday for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Blackpool Council

The next school holiday for Blackpool Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Bolton Council

The next school holiday for Bolton Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Bury Council

The next school holiday for Bury Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Cheshire East Council

The next school holiday for Cheshire East Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Cheshire West and Chester Council

The next school holiday for Cheshire West and Chester Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Cumbria — Cumberland Council

The next school holiday for Cumbria — Cumberland Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Halton Borough Council

The next school holiday for Halton Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Knowsley Council

The next school holiday for Knowsley Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Lancashire County Council

The next school holiday for Lancashire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Liverpool City Council

The next school holiday for Liverpool City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Manchester City Council

The next school holiday for Manchester City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Oldham Council

The next school holiday for Oldham Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Rochdale Borough Council

The next school holiday for Rochdale Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Salford City Council

The next school holiday for Salford City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Sefton Council

The next school holiday for Sefton Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

St Helens Council

The next school holiday for St Helens Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Stockport Council

The next school holiday for Stockport Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

The next school holiday for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Trafford Council

The next school holiday for Trafford Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Warrington Borough Council

The next school holiday for Warrington Borough Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Westmorland and Furness Council

The next school holiday for Westmorland and Furness Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Wigan Council

The next school holiday for Wigan Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Wirral Council

The next school holiday for Wirral Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Frequently Asked Questions About North West School Term Dates

Most North West schools return on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Exact dates vary by council.
Most North West schools break up for autumn half term on Friday, 23 October 2026. Autumn half term runs from Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 2 November 2026. Dates vary between councils — check your specific council for exact dates.
Most North West schools break up for Christmas on Friday, 18 December 2026. The Christmas holiday runs from Monday, 21 December 2026 to Monday, 4 January 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Tuesday, 5 January 2027.
Most North West schools break up for spring half term on Friday, 12 February 2027. Spring half term runs from Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 22 February 2027.
Most North West schools break up for Easter on Friday, 26 March 2027. The Easter holiday runs from Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 12 April 2027.
Most North West schools break up for summer on Thursday, 22 July 2027. Exact dates vary by council — check your specific council for the dates that apply to your area.
No, North West school term dates are not the same for all 24 councils. Each local authority publishes its own term dates for council-maintained schools. Academies and free schools may also set their own dates.
Always confirm with your school. Dates shown are the local authority’s standard calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Academies and free schools may set different dates.