Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Manchester – Term Dates 2025–2026 (FAQ)

Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, Manchester – Term Dates (2025–2026)

All dates are inclusive. Items reflect the colours/labels shown on the school calendar.

When is the Autumn Term 2025 (start and end)?
Autumn Term 2025
Start (students): Tuesday 2nd September 2025
End (close after school): Friday 19th December 2025
When is the Autumn Half Term holiday?
Mid Term Closure
Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October 2025
When is the Spring Term 2026 (start and end)?
Spring Term 2026
Start (students): Tuesday 6th January 2026
End (close after school): Thursday 2nd April 2026
When is the Spring Half Term holiday?
Mid Term Closure
Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February 2026
When is the Summer Term 2026 (start and end)?
Summer Term 2026
Start: Monday 20th April 2026
End (close after school): Friday 17th July 2026
When is the Summer Half Term holiday?
Mid Term Closure
Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May 2026
What are the Christmas Holiday dates?
Christmas Holiday
Monday 22nd December 2025 – Friday 2nd January 2026

A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
What are the Easter Holiday dates?
Easter Holiday
Friday 3rd April – Friday 17th April 2026

A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms, which may not always align with the Easter bank holiday weekend.
When is the Summer Holiday?
Summer Holiday
Begins after school on Friday 17th July 2026.

The longest break, lasting about six weeks, from late July to early September.
What staff training and re-opening dates are shown?
  • Staff Training Day 1: Monday 1st September 2025
  • Autumn re-open (students): Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • Staff Training Day 2: Monday 5th January 2026
  • Spring re-open (students): Tuesday 6th January 2026
  • Summer re-open: Monday 20th April 2026

Note: “Staff Training: two full days and six twilight sessions.”

Which closure days for religious observance are listed?
  • Eid ul Fitr 1447* – Friday 20th March 2026
  • Eid ul Adha 1447* – Wednesday 27th May 2026

*Eid holiday may be revised depending upon sighting of the new moon.

Which other single-day closures are shown?
  • May Day Closure: Monday 4th May 2026
How many teaching days (“number of openings”) are shown?
  • Autumn: 39 + 35 = 74
  • Spring: 29 + 28 = 57
  • Summer: 24 + 35 = 59
  • Total: 190
Bank and Public Holidays within the 2025–2026 academic year window
  • Christmas Day – Thursday 25th December 2025
  • Boxing Day – Friday 26th December 2025
  • New Year’s Day – Thursday 1st January 2026
  • Good Friday – Friday 3rd April 2026
  • Easter Monday – Monday 6th April 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday – Monday 4th May 2026
  • Spring Bank Holiday – Monday 25th May 2026
  • Summer Bank Holiday – Monday 31st August 2026

These are national/public holidays and may or may not already be reflected as school closure days. Always follow the school calendar first.