The Macclesfield Academy term dates – FAQ (2025–2026)

The Macclesfield Academy term dates (2025–2026)

What academic year do these dates cover?
These dates are for the 2025–2026 academic year as shown on the school calendar.
When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?
  • First day: 1 Sep 2025
  • Last day: 19 Dec 2025
Source: Autumn Term section on the calendar.
When is the Autumn Half Term break?
27 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 2025.
When are the Winter (Christmas) holidays?
22 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026.
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?
  • First day: 5 Jan 2026
  • Last day: 27 Mar 2026
When is the Spring Half Term break?
16 Feb 2026 – 20 Feb 2026.
When are the Easter/Spring holidays?
30 Mar 2026 – 10 Apr 2026.
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
  • First day: 13 Apr 2026
  • Last day: 20 Jul 2026
When is the Summer Half Term break?
25 May 2026 – 29 May 2026.
When are the Summer holidays?
21 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026.
Are there any INSET days shown?
Yes. The calendar lists INSET Days on 1 Sep 2025, 2 Sep 2025, and 3 Nov 2025.
Christmas Holiday (context)
A two-week break between Autumn and Spring terms. On this calendar it is shown as 22 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026.
Easter Holiday (context)
A two-week break between Spring and Summer terms. On this calendar it is shown as 30 Mar 2026 – 10 Apr 2026.
Summer Holiday (context)
The longest break, about six weeks from late July to early September. On this calendar it is shown as 21 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026.
Which Bank and Public Holidays fall in this period?
  • Christmas Day: 25 Dec 2025
  • Boxing Day: 26 Dec 2025
  • New Year's Day: 1 Jan 2026
  • Good Friday: 3 Apr 2026
  • Easter Monday: 6 Apr 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday: 4 May 2026 (First Monday in May)
  • Spring Bank Holiday: 25 May 2026 (Last Monday in May)
  • Summer Bank Holiday: 31 Aug 2026 (Last Monday in August)
These are UK public holidays relevant to the 2025–2026 school year.
Where can I view the school website?
School Website