The East Manchester Academy — Term Dates 2025–2026 (FAQ)

The East Manchester Academy — Term Dates 2025–2026

When are the Autumn Term 2025 dates (start and end)?

Start: Monday 1 September 2025
End: Friday 19 December 2025

*Years 7 & 11 start Mon 1 Sept 2025. *All years back Tue 2 Sept 2025.

When is the Autumn Half Term 2025?
Monday 20 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025 (School closed to students).
When are the Spring Term 2026 dates (start and end)?
Start: Tuesday 6 January 2026
End: Thursday 2 April 2026
When is the Spring Half Term 2026?
Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026 (School closed to students).
When are the Summer Term 2026 dates (start and end)?
Start: Monday 20 April 2026
End: Friday 17 July 2026
When is the Summer Half Term 2026?
Tuesday 26 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026 (School closed to students).
When is the Christmas Holiday (between Autumn and Spring terms)?
Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026 (School closed).
When is the Easter Holiday (between Spring and Summer terms)?
Friday 3 April 2026 to Friday 17 April 2026 (School closed to students).
When is the Summer Holiday?
The long summer break follows the end of term on Friday 17 July 2026 and typically runs for about six weeks into early September.
Which Bank/Public Holidays fall in the 2025–2026 academic year?
  • Christmas Day: Thu 25 Dec 2025
  • Boxing Day: Fri 26 Dec 2025
  • New Year’s Day: Thu 1 Jan 2026
  • Good Friday: Fri 3 Apr 2026
  • Easter Monday: Mon 6 Apr 2026
  • Early May Bank Holiday: Mon 4 May 2026 (School closed)
  • Spring Bank Holiday: Mon 25 May 2026 (School closed)
  • Summer Bank Holiday: Mon 31 Aug 2026

May Bank Holidays are explicitly marked as school-closed days on the calendar.

Are there Staff Training (INSET) days?
Yes. The calendar shows:
• Thu 28 Aug 2025 — Staff Training Day (School closed to students)
• Fri 29 Aug 2025 — Staff Training Day (School closed to students)
• Fri 5 Dec 2025 — Staff Training Day (School closed to students)
• Mon 5 Jan 2026 — Staff Training Day (School closed to students)
There may be additional staff training days within the year; the school will inform families if added.
What are the first return dates for students in September 2025?
Years 7 & 11 start on Mon 1 Sept 2025. All other years return on Tue 2 Sept 2025.
What are the exact term dates year covered here?
This FAQ covers September 2025 to July 2026 for The East Manchester Academy.