Term Dates 2026–2027
At Blackpool Skills Academy, we want to give students, parents, and carers plenty of notice to plan for the year ahead.
Here are our key term dates for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Please check carefully for inset days, half terms, and holiday breaks.
| Holiday | Last Day at School | INSET Days | School Re-opens On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2026 | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Wednesday 2 September 2026 All pupils back. |
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| Autumn INSET | Friday 25 September 2026 | ||
| Autumn Half Term | Friday 23 October 2026 (Normal finish 3.00pm) |
Monday 9 November 2026 All pupils back. |
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| Christmas | Friday 18 December 2026 Finish 12.30pm |
Monday 4 January 2027 | Tuesday 5 January 2027 All pupils back. |
| Spring Half Term 2027 | Friday 12 February 2027 (Normal finish 3.00pm) |
Monday 22 February 2027 Staff and all pupils back. |
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| Easter | Thursday 25 March 2027 (Normal finish 3.00pm) |
Monday 12 April 2027 Staff and all pupils back. |
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| May Day | Monday 3 May 2027 | Tuesday 4 May 2027 Staff and all pupils back. |
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| Summer Half Term | Thursday 27 May 2027 (Normal finish 3.00pm) |
Friday 28 May 2027 | Monday 7 June 2027 (Staff) Tuesday 8 June 2027 (All pupils back.) |
| End of Summer Term | Friday 16 July 2027 Finish 12.30pm |
Important Notes:
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Inset Days are for staff training. Students should not attend school on these days.
- Half terms and holiday periods are shown above — please plan accordingly for travel and childcare arrangements.
- Early finishes on the last day before Christmas and summer holidays are at 12.30pm.