Outwood Academy Haydock – Term Dates FAQ (2025–2026)

Outwood Academy Haydock – Term Dates & Closures (Academic Year 2025–2026)

Source: School calendar. Only dates explicitly shown in the calendar are listed below.

Which academic year does this calendar cover?
2025–2026.
When is the Autumn Term (start and end)?

Mon 03 Nov 2025 (school reopens after October Half Term) to Thu 18 Dec 2025 (school closes for Christmas).

The calendar does not show the initial September start date. Only the post–half term reopening date is provided.

When is the Autumn Half Term?
Sat 25 Oct 2025 – Sun 02 Nov 2025.
When does the school close for Christmas?
School closes: Thu 18 Dec 2025.
INSET (school closed to students): Fri 19 Dec 2025.
When is the Spring Term (start and end)?

Starts: Mon 05 Jan 2026 (school reopens).

Runs up to the start of the Easter break on Sat 28 Mar 2026.

When is the Spring Half Term?
Sat 14 Feb 2026 – Sun 22 Feb 2026. School reopens Mon 23 Feb 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday?
Sat 28 Mar 2026 – Sun 12 Apr 2026. School reopens Mon 13 Apr 2026.
When is the Summer Term (start and end)?
Mon 13 Apr 2026 – Fri 17 Jul 2026 (school closes to students for Summer Break).
When is the Summer Half Term?
Sat 23 May 2026 – Sun 31 May 2026. School reopens Mon 01 Jun 2026.
When is the Summer Holiday?
School closes to students: Fri 17 Jul 2026.
INSET (school closed to students): Mon 20 Jul 2026 – Tue 21 Jul 2026.
Summer Break: Wed 22 Jul 2026 – Mon 31 Aug 2026.
Which INSET / staff training days are shown?
  • Fri 24 Oct 2025 – INSET (closed to students)
  • Fri 19 Dec 2025 – INSET (school closed to students)
  • Mon 20 Jul 2026 – INSET (school closed to students)
  • Tue 21 Jul 2026 – INSET (school closed to students)
Which Bank and Public Holidays should I know?

Shown in the calendar:

  • Mon 04 May 2026 – May Bank Holiday

General UK Bank/Public Holidays (for reference):

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Good Friday (variable date)
  • Easter Monday (variable date)
  • Early May Bank Holiday (First Monday in May)
  • Spring Bank Holiday (Last Monday in May)
  • Summer Bank Holiday (Last Monday in August)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Boxing Day (December 26)
Quick overview of key reopen/close points
  • Reopen after Oct Half Term: Mon 03 Nov 2025
  • Close for Christmas: Thu 18 Dec 2025
  • Reopen after Christmas: Mon 05 Jan 2026
  • Spring Half Term: 14–22 Feb 2026 (reopen Mon 23 Feb 2026)
  • Easter Holiday: 28 Mar–12 Apr 2026 (reopen Mon 13 Apr 2026)
  • May Half Term: 23–31 May 2026 (reopen Mon 01 Jun 2026)
  • Close to students for Summer: Fri 17 Jul 2026
  • Summer Holiday: 22 Jul–31 Aug 2026
How long are the main holidays?
  • Christmas Holiday: A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
  • Easter Holiday: A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms, which may not always align with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
  • Summer Holiday: The longest break, lasting about six weeks, from late July to early September.
Where can I check the official details?
Website: School Website