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Term Dates

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This page provides term dates, student holiday periods and college closure dates for the 2026–2027 academic year across Trafford & Stockport College Group.

Term Dates​​

Autumn term

Tuesday 1st September 2026 – Friday 18 December 2026

Spring term

Monday 4 January 2027 – Thursday 25 March 2027

Summer term

Monday 12 April 2027 – Friday 25 June 2027

Student holiday periods​

Students are not expected to attend college during the following periods:

  • Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026 (Autumn half term)
  • Monday 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027 (Christmas holiday)
  • Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 (Spring half term)
  • Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027 (Easter holiday)
  • Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 (Summer half term)

 

College closures and non-teaching days​

The dates below show when the college is closed or when students are not required to attend.

College closed (no access to campus)

Public holidays (college closed)

The college will be closed on recognised UK public holidays during term time, including:

  • Monday 3 May 2027 – Early May Bank Holiday
  • Monday 31 May 2027 – Spring Bank Holiday

Non-teaching days (students do not attend)

On these dates, teaching does not take place and most students will not be required to attend.

Teaching & Learning Development Days (staff training)

  • Wednesday 14 October 2026 – Stockport
  • Thursday 15 October 2026 – Trafford

Stop the Train Days

Weds 2 December 2026 +  Tues 16 March 2027.

  • Group-wide development day
  • No standard teaching timetable

Wellbeing Day

Mon 2 November 2026

  • Dedicated to student and staff wellbeing
  • Normal timetables may not run

For all dates above check with your tutor in relation to your timetable – if you are an Apprentice or a HE student, your provision may take place.