Lostock Hall Academy Term Dates 2025–2026 (FAQ)

Lostock Hall Academy — Term Dates 2025–2026 (from the published calendar)

What are the Autumn Term 2025 dates (start and end)?
  • Start: Wednesday 3 September 2025 (School re-opens)
  • End: Friday 19 December 2025 (school closes at 12:15pm)
When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025.
Inset Day 3: Friday 24 October 2025. School re-opens Monday 3 November 2025.
What are the Spring Term 2026 dates (start and end)?
  • Start: Monday 5 January 2026 (School re-opens)
  • End: Friday 27 March 2026 (School closes)
School closes for half term on Friday 13 February 2026.
When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026.
Inset Day 4: Monday 23 February 2026. School re-opens Tuesday 24 February 2026.
What are the Summer Term 2026 dates (start and end)?
  • Start: Monday 13 April 2026 (School re-opens)
  • End: Friday 17 July 2026 (school closes at 12:15pm)
Inset Day 5: Monday 20 July 2026.
When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026.
School re-opens Monday 1 June 2026.
When is the Christmas Holiday?
A two-week break between the Autumn and Spring terms.
School closes Friday 19 December 2025 and re-opens Monday 5 January 2026.
When is the Easter Holiday?
A two-week break between the Spring and Summer terms.
School closes Friday 27 March 2026 and re-opens Monday 13 April 2026.
When is the Summer Holiday?
The longest break, lasting about six weeks, from late July to early September.
School closes for students on Friday 17 July 2026 (12:15pm).
Which Bank and Public Holidays fall in the 2025–2026 school year?
  • Christmas Day — Thursday 25 December 2025
  • Boxing Day — Friday 26 December 2025
  • New Year’s Day — Thursday 1 January 2026
  • Good Friday — Friday 3 April 2026
  • Easter Monday — Monday 6 April 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday — Monday 4 May 2026 (listed on the school calendar as May Day Holiday)
  • Spring Bank Holiday — Monday 25 May 2026
  • Summer Bank Holiday — Monday 31 August 2026
Are there INSET (staff training) days?
Yes:
  • Inset Day 1 — Monday 1 September 2025
  • Inset Day 2 — Tuesday 2 September 2025
  • Inset Day 3 — Friday 24 October 2025
  • Inset Day 4 — Monday 23 February 2026
  • Inset Day 5 — Monday 20 July 2026
Are there any early finish times?
Yes. The school closes at 12:15pm on:
  • Friday 19 December 2025
  • Friday 17 July 2026
What are the key “school re-opens” dates after breaks?
  • Wednesday 3 September 2025 — start of Autumn Term
  • Monday 3 November 2025 — after Autumn Half Term
  • Monday 5 January 2026 — start of Spring Term
  • Tuesday 24 February 2026 — after Spring Half Term
  • Monday 13 April 2026 — start of Summer Term
  • Monday 1 June 2026 — after Summer Half Term