These dates apply to Community and Controlled schools in Blackburn with Darwen. Other schools may have different holiday patterns so parents are advised to check final term dates with the individual school/academy concerned.
School term and holiday pattern 2024 to 2025
Autumn term 2024
- Re-open on Monday 2 September 2024
- Mid Term Closure: Monday 21 October - Friday 25 October 2024 (inclusive)
- Closure after school on Friday 20 December 2024
Number of openings: 75
Spring term 2025
- Re-open on Monday 6 January 2025
- Mid Term Closure: Monday 17 February- Friday 21 February 2025 (inclusive)
- Closure after school: Friday 4 April 2025
Number of openings: 60
Summer term 2025
- Re-open on Tuesday 22 April 2025
- May Day Closure: Monday 5 May 2025
- Mid Term Closure: Monday 26 May - Friday 30 May 2025 (inclusive)
- Closure after school: Tuesday 22 July 2025
Number of openings: 60
Total number of openings: 195
Edgworth CE/Methodist Primary School and Belmont Community Primary school have traditionally followed the agreed holiday pattern of Bolton LA. This arrangement will continue for 2024 to 2025
School term and holiday pattern 2025 to 2026
Autumn term 2025
- Re-open on Monday 1 September 2025
- Mid term closure: Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October 2025 (inclusive)
- Closure after school: Friday 19 December 2025
Number of openings: 75
Spring term 2026
- Re-open on Monday 5 January 2026
- Mid term closure: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026 (inclusive)
- Closure after school: Friday 27 March 2026
Number of openings: 55
Summer term 2026
- Re-open on Monday 13 April 2026
- May Day closure: Monday 4 May 2026
- Mid term closure: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026 (inclusive)
- Closure after school: Monday 20 July 2026
Number of openings: 65
Total number of openings: 195
Edgworth CE/Methodist Primary School and Belmont Community Primary school have traditionally followed the agreed holiday pattern of Bolton LA. This arrangement will continue for 2025 to 2026