Planning family life around the school calendar can feel like a puzzle. Here’s the good news: Stockport school holidays include three autumn terms, three spring terms, and three summer terms—each with a clear October half-term, February half-term, and May spring half-term.
Let’s simplify your year.
Stockport School Term Dates
Stockport local authority term dates apply to most community and voluntary-controlled schools. However, voluntary aided schools, academies, and trusts can set their own calendars.
Always double‑check with your child’s school for exact start and finish times. Below are the confirmed Stockport school holidays and term dates for 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028.
Stockport School Holidays 2025/2026
| Term | Event | Date |
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| Autumn 2025 | Term starts | Tuesday 2 September 2025 |
| October half term | Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025 | |
| Term ends | Friday 19 December 2025 | |
| Spring 2026 | Term starts | Monday 5 January 2026 |
| February half term | Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026 | |
| Term ends | Friday 27 March 2026 | |
| Easter holidays | Good Friday 3 April – Easter Monday 6 April 2026 | |
| Summer 2026 | Term starts | Monday 13 April 2026 |
| May Day bank holiday | Monday 4 May 2026 | |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday 25 May 2026 | |
| Primary half-term | Monday 25 May – Friday 5 June 2026 | |
| Secondary half term | Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026 | |
| Primary term ends | Wednesday 22 July 2026 | |
| Secondary term ends | Wednesday 15 July 2026 |
Stockport School Holidays 2026/2027
| Term | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2026 | Term starts | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
| October half term | Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026 | |
| Term ends | Friday 18 December 2026 | |
| Spring 2027 | Term starts | Monday 4 January 2027 |
| February half term | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 | |
| Term ends | Thursday 25 March 2027 | |
| Easter holidays | Good Friday 26 March – Easter Monday 29 March 2027 | |
| Summer 2027 | Term starts | Monday 12 April 2027 |
| May Day bank holiday | Monday 3 May 2027 | |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday 31 May 2027 | |
| Primary half-term | Monday 31 May – Friday 11 June 2027 | |
| Secondary half term | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 | |
| Primary term ends | Wednesday 28 July 2027 | |
| Secondary term ends | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
Read more: England School Holidays
Stockport School Holidays 2027/2028
| Term | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 2027 | Term starts | Wednesday 1 September 2027 |
| October half term | Monday 25 October – Friday 29 October 2027 | |
| Term ends | Friday 17 December 2027 | |
| Spring 2028 | Term starts | Tuesday 4 January 2028 |
| February half term | Monday 14 February – Friday 18 February 2028 | |
| Term ends | Friday 24 March 2028 | |
| Easter holidays | Good Friday 31 March – Easter Monday 3 April 2028 | |
| Summer 2028 | Term starts | Monday 10 April 2028 |
| May Day bank holiday | Monday 1 May 2028 | |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday 29 May 2028 | |
| Primary half-term | Monday 29 May – Friday 9 June 2028 | |
| Secondary half term | Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June 2028 | |
| Primary term ends | Wednesday 26 July 2028 | |
| Secondary term ends | Wednesday 19 July 2028 |
Primary vs Secondary School Half-Term Dates
Yes, primary and secondary schools in Stockport often have different half-term dates—especially in the summer.
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Primary schools typically take a two‑week summer half-term (spring bank holiday week + the following week).
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Secondary schools usually take only one week for the summer half-term.
Bank Holiday School Closures in Stockport
Stockport schools close on all national bank holidays. The key ones affecting term dates are:
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May Day bank holiday (first Monday in May)
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Spring bank holiday (last Monday in May)
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How to Find Individual School Start and Finish Times
Term dates are standardised to the Stockport local authority term dates, but start and finish times vary by school.
Best ways to check:
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Visit the school’s website (look for “Parents” or “Term Dates”).
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Call the school office directly.
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Check the term dates for voluntary aided and academy trust schools separately if your child attends one.
Also Read: PKC School Holidays
FAQs
Q1. When do Stockport school holidays start in 2025?
4 January 2025 is not a term start. The 2025 spring term actually starts on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Q2. How many half-term holidays are there per academic year?
Three. Schools have an October half-term, a February half-term, and a spring half-term (May/June), plus the main summer break.
Q3. Are academies and voluntary aided schools included in these dates?
Not always. These schools set their own calendar, so their term dates may differ from the Stockport local authority term dates shown above.
Q4. What happens if a bank holiday falls during half-term?
No extra day off. The bank holiday is already within the half‑term closure, so children do not get an additional holiday.
Q5. Where can I find the official Stockport school term dates?
Stockport Council’s website. Visit https://www.stockport.gov.uk/ for the source and any last‑minute changes.
Whether you’re booking a February half-term getaway or planning childcare for the May Day bank holiday, having the full Stockport school holidays calendar saves stress. Bookmark this page—and always confirm with your child’s school for voluntary aided or academy trust variations.
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