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Rochdale Borough Council School Holidays & Term Dates 2026–2027

In Rochdale, the 2026 Autumn term begins on Wednesday 2 September 2026. The Autumn Half Term is from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026, and the Christmas break starts on Monday 21 December 2026.

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Academies, foundation, free and voluntary-aided schools in Rochdale determine their own term and holiday dates independently. Always confirm specific INSET days with your individual school.
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Academic Year 2026–2027 Term Dates

Official calendar for community and voluntary-controlled schools in Rochdale.

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Rochdale Borough Council School Term Dates (2026-2027)
Term / Holiday BreakDatesTiming
Autumn Term StartsTerm Start
Wednesday 2 September 2026Past
Autumn Half TermHalf Term Break
Monday 26 October 2026toFriday 30 October 2026
Today!
Christmas HolidayMain School Break
Monday 21 December 2026toFriday 1 January 2027
In 56 days
Spring Term StartsTerm Start
Monday 4 January 2027In 70 days
Spring Half TermHalf Term Break
Monday 15 February 2027toFriday 19 February 2027
In 112 days
Easter HolidayMain School Break
Friday 26 March 2027toFriday 9 April 2027
In 151 days
Summer Term StartsTerm Start
Monday 12 April 2027In 168 days
Summer Half TermHalf Term Break
Monday 31 May 2027toFriday 4 June 2027
In 217 days
Summer HolidayMain School Break
Thursday 22 July 2027toTuesday 31 August 2027
In 269 days

Academic Year 2025–2026 Term Dates

Current academic year schedule.

Rochdale Borough Council School Term Dates (2025-2026)
Term / Holiday BreakDatesTiming
Autumn Term StartsTerm Start
Wednesday 3 September 2025Past
Autumn Half TermHalf Term Break
Monday 27 October 2025toFriday 31 October 2025
Past
Christmas HolidayMain School Break
Monday 22 December 2025toFriday 2 January 2026
Past
Spring Term StartsTerm Start
Monday 5 January 2026Past
Spring Half TermHalf Term Break
Monday 16 February 2026toFriday 20 February 2026
Past
Easter HolidayMain School Break
Monday 30 March 2026toFriday 10 April 2026
Past
Summer Term StartsTerm Start
Monday 13 April 2026Past
Summer Half TermHalf Term Break
Monday 25 May 2026toFriday 29 May 2026
Past
Summer HolidayMain School Break
Thursday 23 July 2026toTuesday 1 September 2026
Past

Teacher Training (INSET) Days in Rochdale

In England and Wales, maintained schools have 5 statutory In-Service Training (INSET) days per year when schools are closed to pupils. These are set individually by school headteachers and governing bodies rather than the central council.

Tip for Parents: INSET days are frequently scheduled on the first day of the autumn term (e.g. 2 September 2026) and adjacent to bank holidays. Check your school's website or newsletter for their 5 confirmed training dates.

Towns & Areas Covered by Rochdale Borough Council

Schools in these areas follow the Rochdale local authority school term calendar:

RochdaleMiddletonHeywoodLittleboroughMilnrow
Postcode Areas: OL

Neighbouring Council School Calendars

Compare term dates with local authorities bordering Rochdale. Essential for families with children attending schools across borders.

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Bury Term Dates

Bury Council (North West). Major towns: Bury, Prestwich, Radcliffe.

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Oldham Term Dates

Oldham Council (North West). Major towns: Oldham, Chadderton, Failsworth.

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Lancashire Term Dates

Lancashire County Council (North West). Major towns: Preston, Lancaster, Burnley.

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Calderdale Term Dates

Calderdale Council (Yorkshire and the Humber). Major towns: Halifax, Brighouse, Elland.

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