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.
School Holidays 2024/2025
School opens: Monday 2 September 2024
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 18 October 2024
School opens: Monday 28 October 2024
Christmas holiday
School closes: Friday 20 December 2024
School opens: Monday 6 January 2025
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 14 February 2025
School opens: Monday 24 February 2025
Easter holiday
School closes: Friday 4 April 2025
School opens: Tuesday 22 April 2025
Bank holiday: School closes Monday 5 May 2025
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 23 May 2025
School opens: Monday 2 June 2025
Summer holiday
School closes: Tuesday 22 July 2025
School Holidays 2025/2026
School opens: Monday 1 September 2025
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 24 October 2025
School opens: Monday 3 November 2025
Christmas holiday
School closes: Friday 19 December 2025
School opens: Monday 5 January 2026
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 13 February 2026
School opens: Monday 23 February 2026
Easter holiday
School closes: Thursday 2 April 2026
School opens: Monday 20 April 2026
Bank holiday
School closes: Monday 4 May 2026
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 22 May 2026
School opens: Monday 1 June 2026
Summer holiday
School closes: Tuesday 21 July 2026