School holidays
These dates are recommended for Oldham Community and Voluntary Controlled schools, but schools may adapt them to suit their own requirements.
September 2012 - August 2013
Autumn term
Half term break: 29 October 2012 - Sunday 2 November 2012.
School closure: 3 September 2012.
Christmas 2013 Holidays: 24 December 2013 - 4 January 2013.
| Opening date |
Closing date |
Days in school |
| 4 September 2012 |
26 October 2012 |
39 |
| 5 November 2012 |
21 December 2012 |
35 |
Spring term
Half term break: 18 February 2013 - 22 February 2013.
Easter 2013 Holidays: 29 March 2013 - 12 April 2013.
| Opening date |
Closing date |
Days in school |
| 7 January 2013 |
15 February 2013 |
30 |
| 25 February 2013 |
28 March 2013 |
24 |
Summer term
Half term break: 27 May 2013 - 31 May 2013.
Bank holiday: 6 May 2013.
Summer 2013 Holidays: 18 July 2013 - September 2013 (date to be confirmed).
| Opening date |
Closing date |
Days in school |
| 15 April 2013 |
24 May 2013 |
29 |
| 3 June 2013 |
17 July 2013 |
33 |
September 2013 - August 2014
Autumn term
Half term break: Saturday 26 October 2013 - Sunday 3 November 2013.
School closure: Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 September 2013.
Christmas 2013 Holidays: Saturday 21 December 2013 - Sunday 5 January 2014.
| Opening date |
Closing date |
Days in school |
| 4 September 2013 |
25 October 2013 |
38 |
| 4 November 2013 |
20 December 2013 |
35 |
Spring term
Half term break: Saturday 15 February 2014 - Sunday 23 February 2014.
Easter 2014 Holidays: Saturday 5 April 2014 to Tuesday 21 April 2014.
School closure: Monday 5 May 2014.
| Opening date |
Closing date |
Days in school |
| 6 January 2014 |
14 February 2014 |
30 |
| 24 February 2014 |
4 April 2014 |
30 |
Summer term
Half term break: Saturday 24 May 2014 - Sunday 1 June 2014.
Summer break: Friday 18 July 2014 - Tuesday 31 August 2014.
| Opening date |
Closing date |
Days in school |
| 22 April 2014 |
23 May 2014 |
23 |
| 2 June 2014 |
17 July 2014 |
34 |