School term dates and holidays

These are the school holiday dates we have set as guidance for Lancashire schools.

Individual school holidays may vary from this framework. 

Check your child's school calendar before booking a holiday or event. If a school calendar is not available here, contact the school or check their website.

Schools must choose their five training days from the number of openings provided. These are called in-service education and training (INSET) days.

2025/2026

Autumn Term 2025

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

Spring Term 2026

Starts: Monday 5 January 2026
Half term: Monday 16 February - Friday 20 February 2026 
Ends: on Friday 27 March 2026

Summer Term 2026

Starts: Monday 13 April 2026
May Day: Monday 4 May 2026
Half term: Monday 25 May - Friday 29 May 2026
Ends: Monday 20 July 2026

Total number of openings - 195

2026/2027

Autumn Term 2026

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

Spring Term 2027

Starts: Monday 4 January 2027
Half term: Monday 15 February - Friday 19 February 2027 
Ends:  Thursday 25 March 2027

Summer Term 2027

Starts: Monday 12 April 2027
May Day: Monday 3 May 2027
Half term: Monday 31 May - Friday 4 June 2027
Ends: Wednesday 21 July 2027

Total number of openings - 195

2027/2028

Autumn Term 2027

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

Spring Term 2028

Starts: Tuesday 4 January 2028
Half term: Monday 14 February - Friday 18 February 2028
Ends:  Friday 31 March 2028

Summer Term 2028

Starts: Tuesday 18 April 2028
May Day: Monday 1 May 2028
Half term: Monday 29 May - Friday 2 June 2028
Ends: Friday 21 July 2028

Total number of openings - 195