County term dates
Schools in Wigan break up for October Half Term on — back to school .
These are Wigan council's standard term dates. Most schools follow them, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — always check your specific school.
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
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When do schools in Wigan break up for the October half term?
Under Wigan council's standard term dates, the last day before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. Academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — check your school's own page.
Do all schools in Wigan follow these term dates?
These are Wigan council's standard term dates, which most schools follow. Academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so always check your specific school.