School holidays

Most Salford schools have the same holiday dates. But some voluntary-aided, foundation, or academy schools may be slightly different so contact your school directly.

Visit your school's website to find out your school's exact term dates.

School year 2026 to 2027

• Autumn term 2026

  • Opens: Tuesday 1 September 2026

  • Half term: Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026 (inclusive)

  • Closes on: Friday 18 December 2026 (children in school)

• Spring term 2027

  • Opens: Monday 4 January 2027

  • Half term: Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027 (inclusive)

  • Closes on: Friday 2 April 2027 (children in school)

  • Bank holidays: Friday 26 March and Monday 29 March 2027

• Summer term 2027

  • Opens: Monday 19 April 2027

  • Bank Holidays: Monday 3 May and Monday 31 May 2027

  • Half term: Tuesday 1 June to Friday 4 June 2027 (inclusive)

  • Closes on: Thursday 22 July 2027 (children in school)

School year 2027 to 2028

• Autumn term 2027

  • Opens: Monday 6 September 2027

  • Half term: Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027 (inclusive)

  • Closes on: Friday 17 December 2027 (children in school)

• Spring term 2028

  • Opens: Tuesday 4 January 2028

  • Half term: Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February 2028 (inclusive)

  • Closes on: Friday 31 March 2028 (children in school)

  • Bank holidays: Friday 14 April and Monday 17 April 2028

• Summer term 2028

  • Opens: Tuesday 18 April 2028

  • Bank Holidays: Monday 1 May and Monday 29 May 2028

  • Half term: Tuesday 30 May to Friday 2 June 2028 (inclusive)

  • Closes on: Wednesday 26 July 2028 (children in school)

School year 2028 to 2029

• Autumn term 2028

  • Opens: Monday 4 September 2028

  • Half term: Monday 23 October to Friday 27 October 2028 (inclusive)

  • Closes on: Friday 15 December 2028 (children in school)

• Spring term 2029

  • Opens: Tuesday 2 January 2029

  • Half term: Monday 19 February to Friday 23 February 2029 (inclusive)

  • Closes on: Thursday 29 March 2029 (children in school)

  • Bank holidays: Friday 30 March and Monday 2 April 2029

• Summer term 2029

  • Opens: Monday 16 April 2029

  • Bank Holidays: Monday 7 May and Monday 28 May 2029

  • Half term: Tuesday 29 May to Friday 1 June 2029 (inclusive)

  • Closes on: Wednesday 25 July 2029 (children in school)

For information on the criteria the council follows when setting dates, go to the information on school term dates page.

This page was last updated on 22 July 2026