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Wigan Council School Holidays, Half Term & Term Dates 2026 - 2027

Planning a family getaway or just trying to avoid last-minute surprises? Stay on top of school term dates and holidays in Wigan Council for the years 2026 and 2027. This page has all the key dates you need to plan ahead with confidence.

Many academies and free schools have the flexibility to set their own term dates, so we recommend confirming the exact schedule with your child's school. To make things easy, we've included a link to your school's website further down this page.

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What's the next school holiday in Wigan Council?

20 Jul - 31 Aug

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Wigan Council School Holiday Dates Table 2026 - 2027

The next school holiday in Wigan Council is the Summer holiday, running from 20 July to 31 August. After that, the Autumn Half Term holiday will take place from 26 October to 30 October.

TermHoliday Dates
Summer Half Term25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Summer20 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Autumn Half Term26 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Christmas21 Dec 2026 - 4 Jan 2027
Spring Half Term15 Feb 2027 - 19 Feb 2027
Easter25 Mar 2027 - 9 Apr 2027
Summer Half Term31 May 2027 - 4 Jun 2027
Summer22 Jul 2027 - 31 Aug 2027

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Wigan Council School Term & Half Term Dates Table 2026 - 2027

The current school term in Wigan Council is the Summer term, running from 20 Apr 2026 to 17 Jul 2026.

TermTerm DatesHalf Term Dates
Summer20 Apr 2026 - 17 Jul 202625 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Autumn1 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 202626 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026
Spring5 Jan 2027 - 24 Mar 202715 Feb 2027 - 19 Feb 2027
Summer12 Apr 2027 - 21 Jul 202731 May 2027 - 4 Jun 2027

List of Schools in Wigan Council and Their Holiday Pages

Are you looking to find specific school holiday information for your school? Below is a list of schools in Wigan Council with direct links to their websites or dedicated holiday pages.

School NameSchool Website
Learn 4 Life Schoolhttps://www.learninglife.org.uk/news/calendar/
Up Holland High Schoolhttps://www.uhhs.uk/parents-students/term-dates
Moon Hall School, Reigatehttps://www.moonhallschoolreigate.co.uk/key-information/term-dates
The Holden Schoolhttps://www.holdencloughprimary.org.uk/page/term-dates/63548
Progress Schools Wiganhttps://progress-schools.co.uk/progress-schools-easter-term-dates/
My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provisionhttps://www.my-oasis.uk/terms-dates.html
Martha H Schoolhttps://www.marthahschool.co.uk/term-dates/
Golborne High Schoolhttps://www.golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk/about-us/term-dates
The Byrchall High Schoolhttps://www.byrchall.wigan.sch.uk/holiday-term-dates
Dean Trust Rose Bridgehttps://deantrustrosebridge.co.uk
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form Collegehttps://www.deanery.wigan.sch.uk/term-dates/
Lowton Church of England High Schoolhttps://www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk
The Parks Schoolhttps://theparkschool.org.uk
EdStart Schools Wiganhttps://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Schools/School-Term-Dates.aspx
Shevington High Schoolhttps://www.shevingtonhigh.org.uk/Parents/Term-Dates/
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfieldhttps://arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk
St Mary's Catholic High Schoolhttps://www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk/information-for-parents-and-carers/term-dates
The Westleigh Schoolhttps://www.westleighjunior.co.uk/calendar-term-date
Outwood Academy Hindleyhttps://www.hindley.outwood.com/term-dates-and-closures
Atherton High Schoolhttps://www.athertonhigh.com/term-dates/
Fred Longworth High Schoolhttps://flhs.org.uk/term-dates-and-calendars/
St Peter's Catholic High Schoolhttps://saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk/information/term-dates
Expanse Learning Wigan Schoolhttps://www.expanselearning.co.uk/expanse-learning-school/wigan-school/school-term-dates/
Landgate School, Brynhttps://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Schools/School-Term-Dates.aspx
Dean Trust Wiganhttps://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Education/Schools/School-Term-Dates.aspx
St John Fisher Catholic High Schoolhttps://stjohnfisherschool.org.uk
Cansfield High Schoolhttps://www.cansfield.wigan.sch.uk/parents-carers/term-dates/
Cambian Tyldesley Schoolhttps://www.cambiangroup.com/media/3010203/Term-Dates-2025-2026.pdf
Standish Community High Schoolhttps://www.standishchs.org.uk/parents-carers/calendar-and-holiday-dates/holiday-dates/
Hawkley Hall High Schoolhttps://hhhs.net/term-dates/
Newbridge Learning Communityhttps://www.newbridgeschool.net/Parents/School-Holiday-Calendar/
Oakfield High School and Collegehttps://oakfield.wigan.sch.uk
Bedford High Schoolhttps://bedfordhighschool.co.uk
Hope Schoolhttps://www.hope.wigan.sch.uk

What’s the Difference Between a Term, a Half Term, and a Holiday?

  • Term: A block of time when schools are open, usually split into three per year – Autumn, Spring, and Summer.
  • Half Term: A short break in the middle of each term, typically lasting one week.
  • School Holidays: The longer breaks between terms, such as Christmas, Easter, and Summer.

Each term consists of one half-term, and each term concludes with a holiday. This structure is consistent across most schools in the UK.

How Are School Term Dates Decided in Wigan Council?

School term dates in Wigan Council are set by the Wigan Council, which publishes an official calendar for community and voluntary-controlled schools.

However, not all schools follow these exact dates. Academies, free schools, and independent schools have the freedom to set their own term dates, especially when it comes to inset days (staff training days) and minor adjustments.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

School holidays in Wigan Council typically follow this annual pattern:

  • October half-term: One week in October (26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026)
  • Christmas holidays: Two weeks in December (21 December 2026 - 4 January 2027)
  • February half-term: One week in February (15 February 2027 - 19 February 2027)
  • Easter holidays: Two weeks around March/April (25 March 2027 - 9 April 2027)
  • May half-term: One week in late May (25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026, 31 May 2027 - 4 June 2027)
  • Summer holidays: Usually six weeks, beginning in late July (20 July 2026 - 31 August 2026, 22 July 2027 - 31 August 2027)

Dates can vary between schools, especially for academies and free schools, so it's always best to check directly with your school for the most accurate information.

Not always. While Wigan Council sets standard term dates for most schools, academies and free schools may differ. So it's a good idea to double-check with your school to be sure.
No - inset days are teacher training days when staff are in school but pupils get the day off. While children don't attend, these days aren't officially considered part of the school holidays, and they can vary from school to school.