Dixons Fazakerley Academy Term Dates FAQ (2025–26)

Dixons Fazakerley Academy – Term Dates FAQ (2025–26)

Which academic year do these dates cover?
These dates cover the 2025–2026 academic year.
When does the school year start?
  • Year 7 starts: Monday 1 September 2025
  • All other year groups start: Tuesday 2 September 2025
When is the Autumn term (start & end)?

Start: 1/2 September 2025 (see staggered start above)

End: Friday 19 December 2025

The first half of term ends on Friday 17 October 2025, followed by the half-term break.

When is the Autumn half-term break?
Monday 20 October to Friday 31 October 2025.
School resumes on Monday 3 November 2025.
When is the Christmas Holiday?

Dates: Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026.

A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.

When is the Spring term (start & end)?

Start: Monday 5 January 2026

End: Friday 27 March 2026

When is the Spring half-term break?
Friday 13 February to Friday 20 February 2026.
School resumes on Monday 23 February 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday?

Dates: Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026.

A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms (may not align exactly with the Easter bank holiday weekend).

When is the Summer term (start & end)?

Start: Monday 13 April 2026

End: Thursday 16 July 2026

When is the Summer half-term break?
Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026.
School resumes on Monday 1 June 2026.
When does the Summer Holiday start?

Starts: Friday 17 July 2026.

The longest break of the year, typically lasting about six weeks from late July to early September.

Which Bank/Public Holidays are listed in this calendar?
  • Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026

Only holidays shown on the school calendar are listed here.

Are there Data & Planning (INSET) Days?
  • Tue 26 August 2025
  • Wed 27 August 2025
  • Thu 28 August 2025
  • Fri 29 August 2025
  • Thu 13 November 2025
  • Fri 14 November 2025
  • Thu 11 December 2025
  • Thu 5 March 2026
  • Fri 6 March 2026
Other important term milestones
  • Autumn first half ends: Friday 17 October 2025
  • Autumn resumes after half-term: Monday 3 November 2025
  • Spring resumes after Feb half-term: Monday 23 February 2026
  • Term ends before Easter break: Friday 27 March 2026
  • Summer term starts after Easter: Monday 13 April 2026
  • School resumes after May half-term: Monday 1 June 2026