Bury School Holidays 2026/27 - Full Term Dates & Calendar

Every family needs to make plans for the Bury school holidays. Knowing the precise dates of the Bury school term will help you plan your childcare budget and make conflict-free vacation plans, as there are 13 weeks of breaks during the academic year. The educational year is divided into three terms by the Bury Council: fall, spring, and summer.

Voluntary aided schools and foundation schools may have slightly different dates, but community and voluntary controlled schools typically follow this pattern. School inset days (teacher training days) and sporadic holidays, which are distinct from the main holidays, should also be taken into account.

Bury School Holidays 2025/2026

Autumn term 2025

Starts: Monday 1 September 2025
Half term: Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025
Ends: Friday 19 December 2025

Spring term 2026

Starts: Monday 5 January 2026
Half term: Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026
Ends: Thursday 2 April 2026
Note: Good Friday falls on 3 April 2026 and Easter Monday on 6 April 2026, which are during the holiday.

Summer term 2026

Starts: Monday 20 April 2026
Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026 (School closed)
Half term: Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
Ends: Tuesday 21 July 2026

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Bury School Holidays 2026/2027

Bury School Holidays for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Autumn term 2026

Starts: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Half term: Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026
Ends: Friday 18 December 2026

Spring term 2027

Starts: Monday 4 January 2027
Half term: Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027
Ends: Thursday 25 March 2027
Note: Good Friday (26 March 2027) and Easter Monday (29 March 2027) fall within the Easter break.

Summer term 2027

Starts: Monday 12 April 2027
Bank Holiday: Monday 3 May 2027 (School closed)
Half term: Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027
Ends: Wednesday 21 July 2027

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Bury School Holidays 2027/2028

Bury School holidays and term dates for the 2027-2028 academic year.

Autumn term 2027

Starts: Wednesday 1 September 2027
Half term: Monday 25 October 2027 to Friday 29 October 2027
Ends: Friday 17 December 2027

Spring term 2028

Starts: Tuesday 4 January 2028
Half term: Monday 14 February 2028 to Friday 18 February 2028
Ends: Friday 31 March 2028
Note: Good Friday (14 April 2028) and Easter Monday (17 April 2028) are after the term ends, falling within the main holiday.

Summer term 2028

Starts: Tuesday 18 April 2028
Bank Holiday: Monday 1 May 2028 (School closed)
Half term: Monday 29 May 2028 to Friday 2 June 2028
Ends: Friday 21 July 2028

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School Inset Days and Occasional Holidays

While the Bury Council sets the main term dates, individual schools are responsible for setting their school inset days (also known as training days).

To help you plan, here is a table showing when these non-term days typically fall; however, you must confirm them with your specific school.

Day Type	Typical Timing	Notes
Inset Day 1	First day of Autumn Term (September)	Staff training before pupils return.
Inset Day 2	Last day of Autumn Term (December)	Often a half-day for staff.
Inset Day 3	First day of Spring Term (January)	Prep for the new term ahead.
Inset Day 4	First day of Summer Term (April)	Getting ready for the summer stretch.
Inset Day 5	Last day of Summer Term (July)	Wrapping up the academic year.
Occasional Day	Variable (often May/June)	Used for local elections or polling days.

Bury school holidays printable calendar PDF

Trying to juggle work rotas and family life? You can visualize the full year by downloading the official council PDFs.

2026-2027 Calendar PDF: Check the Bury Council website for the detailed breakdown of the 2026/27 school year.

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FAQs

1. Are the Bury school term dates the same for every school?

No, not exactly. While community and voluntary controlled schools follow the council dates, voluntary aided schools and foundation schools can set their own, although they usually stick to the same pattern.

2. When is the May bank holiday in Bury schools?

The Early May bank holiday is observed on Monday 4 May 2026, Monday 3 May 2027, and Monday 1 May 2028. Schools are closed on these days as they are bank holiday school closures.

3. Can I take my child on holiday during term time in Bury?

Only if you get permission from the head teacher first. Taking holidays in term time without approval can result in a fixed-penalty notice (fine) from the council.

4. What are “occasional days holidays” in Bury schools?

These are specific days, separate from the main Bury school closure dates, where schools close, often for staff training or if the building is used as a polling station for elections.

5. When do Bury schools typically return after Christmas?

Pupils usually return in the first week of January. For example, the Bury school return dates are 5 January 2026 and 4 January 2027, provided these aren’t inset days set by your specific school.