Wigan School Holidays and Term Dates

Planning family life around Wigan School holidays and school term dates just got easier. Across the academic years, Wigan schools schedule 190 pupil days, plus inset days, the autumn half-term, the spring half-term, the summer half-term (Whitsun break), Easter break, Christmas break, and a 6‑week summer break.

Bank holiday term dates follow the school working pattern for each academic year, covering voluntary-aided school holidays, school inset days list, half-term dates, May bank holiday school break, February half-term dates, October half-term, local authority school holidays, and school term dates for Wigan Council.

Wigan School Term Dates: The Complete Calendar

Below you’ll find the official Wigan school holidays and term dates for three academic years.

Wigan School Holidays 2025/2026

Wigan School Holidays 2026/2027

Wigan School Holidays 2027/2028

Bank Holidays & INSET Days in Wigan

Wigan schools observe all bank holiday term dates – if a bank holiday falls on a school day, the school closes. Major ones that affect term time:

• Early May bank holiday—first Monday in May

• Spring bank holiday (Whitsun) – late May, aligns with Whitsun break

• Summer bank holiday – last Monday in August (before autumn term starts)

• Easter Monday – part of the Wigan bank holiday weekend Easter break

Inset days (teacher training):
Wigan’s school working pattern includes:

• Two fixed inset days – start of autumn term and spring term

• One consortium inset day – arranged by school consortia within the summer term

• Two additional inset day equivalents – set individually by schools

That means at least 5 pupil‑free inset days per year. Always check your child’s school inset days list on their website or the council portal.

Wigan Council School Working Pattern Explained

Wigan’s local education authority terms date following a clear school working pattern every year:

• 193 total school working days per academic year

• 190 pupil attendance days

• Minimum 3 pupil days Wigan in any part of the week (part weeks are kept to a minimum)

• Autumn term: starts in September

• Autumn half term: last full week in October

• Christmas break: minimum 2 weeks

• Spring half term: third full week in February

• Easter break: as close to the first two weeks of April as possible, always including the bank holiday weekend

• Whitsun (summer half term): last week in May after the bank holiday

• Summer break: 6 weeks wherever possible

Also Read: PKC School Holidays

FAQs

Q1. Does Wigan Council set term dates for academies?

No, academies set their own dates. However, many choose to follow Wigan’s local authority school holidays for consistency.

Q2. How many pupil days are there in Wigan’s 2026/27 academic year?

Exactly 190 pupil attendance days, plus 3–5 inset days. The total school working days for staff are 193.

Q3. Are part weeks allowed in Wigan school term dates?

Yes, but only when unavoidable. Any part week must contain a minimum of 3 pupil days, as required by Wigan rules.

Q4. Where can I download a printable Wigan school calendar?

Visit Wigan Council’s official website (link below) or use Calendar Times UK’s blank monthly calendars to mark your own term dates.

Whether you’re booking a family holiday, arranging childcare, or just counting down to the next break, knowing Wigan school holidays and term dates makes life simpler. Remember: inset days vary by school, academies may differ, and bank holidays always close schools. Bookmark this guide and check back before each term.

📅 Need a blank calendar to plot your own dates? Explore our free printable UK calendars at Calendar Times UK.

Official Link

Wigan Council – School Term Dates