Easter holidays 2023 Manchester: when do schools break up for Easter - school term dates

Easter is just around the corner, and while the weekend might be the most important date in the Christian calendar, for many of us it means chocolate, Easter bunnies - and most importantly school holidays. Whether you’re planning on spending some well earned days off at home, or travelling to the sun, the spring holidays are sure to be welcomed by children and parents alike.

Councils around Greater Manchester have all published the 2023 school term dates in order to help parents keep track of their children’s schedules - and to avoid that awkward drop-off at a closed school.

All ten metropolitan boroughs in the Greater Manchester area including Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, have their Easter break on the same dates. Here’s when schools close for Easter in 2023.

When are Greater Manchester Easter holidays 2023

School opens after the half term holiday: Monday February 27 2023

Easter holiday

School closes: Friday March 31 2023

School opens:  Monday April 17 2023

Bank holiday: School closes Monday May 1 2023

Bank holiday: School closes Monday May 8 2023 to mark the King’s Coronation.

Half term holiday

School closes: Friday May 26 2023

School opens:  Monday June 5 2023

Summer holiday

School closes: Friday July 21 2023