Stockport school term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Next break: October half term, Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 2026. Back on Monday 2 November 2026.
Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's term dates · Report a wrong date
The school year at a glance
September 2026
October 2026
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
July 2027
August 2027
Holidays 2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Wed 28 Jul 2027 |
Bank holidays in term time (schools closed): 3 May.
Good to know: Primary and secondary schools have different summer terms. These are the primary school dates (two-week May half term, term ends Wed 28 Jul 2027). Secondary schools: May half term Mon 31 May – Fri 4 Jun, term ends Wed 21 Jul 2027.
Academy or free school? It can set its own dates. Many follow Stockport's dates, some don't — check your school's website before booking.
INSET days are set by each school and are not included here.
September 2027
October 2027
November 2027
December 2027
January 2028
February 2028
March 2028
April 2028
May 2028
June 2028
July 2028
August 2028
Holidays 2027/28
Terms 2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 28 Jul 2028 |
Bank holidays in term time (schools closed): 1 May.
Good to know: Primary and secondary schools have different summer terms. These are the primary school dates (two-week May half term, term ends Wed 28 Jul 2027). Secondary schools: May half term Mon 31 May – Fri 4 Jun, term ends Wed 21 Jul 2027.
Academy or free school? It can set its own dates. Many follow Stockport's dates, some don't — check your school's website before booking.
INSET days are set by each school and are not included here.
Questions parents ask
When is October half term 2026 in Stockport?
Mon 26 – Fri 30 Oct 2026. Schools go back on Monday 2 November 2026.
When do Stockport schools break up for Christmas 2026?
The autumn term ends on Friday 18 December 2026. The spring term starts on Monday 4 January 2027.
When is February half term 2027 in Stockport?
Mon 15 – Fri 19 Feb 2027.
When are the Easter holidays 2027 in Stockport?
Fri 26 Mar – Fri 9 Apr 2027.
When do Stockport schools break up for summer 2027?
The last day of the summer term is Wednesday 28 July 2027.
Does the calendar feed include INSET days?
No. Each school sets its own training days, so they are not in the council's dates.
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