Term Dates
Our term dates usually follow those of Lancashire authority to allow consistency for families with children at primary school and at Albany Academy. There are two key differences:
We hold a two week October half term break. This helps to provide more balanced year and allows children and staff a genuine holiday during the longest term.
We have ten training days for staff.
We want to ensure that students are educated and supported by world class staff. Most of these training days are held next to a holiday, with the exception of the May half term, which has GCSEs taking place before and after. There are six shown within term times and the remaining four take place during holiday August, or are split and take place during evenings.
School Holidays 2025-26
Our school calendar shows when school is closed for holidays and staff training.
Term Dates* 2026-27
*Does not include bank holidays or staff training days.
Autumn - Half Term 1
1st September - 16th October
Half Term Holiday
19th October - 30th October
Autumn - Half Term 2
2nd November - 18th December
Christmas Holiday
21st December - 3rd January
Spring - Half Term 1
4th January - 12th February
Half Term Holiday
15th February - 19th February
Spring - Half Term 2
22nd February - 25th March
Summer - Half Term 1
12th April - 28th May
Easter Holiday
26th March - 10th April
Half Term Holiday
31st May - 4th June
Summer Holiday
22nd July - 25th August
Summer - Half Term 2
7th June- 21st July