Holidays should not be booked during term dates

These dates apply only to most full time and part time courses at the Woodbury, Enterprise, Millennium, Beacon, Prospects, Construction and Innovation Centres.  Employer Response provision is delivered outside of these times.

2025 - 2026

Term Time Date
Scheduled Programme Commences Wednesday 3 September 2025
Wellbeing Day (Closure) Friday 10 October 2025
Half Term Monday 27 – Friday 31 October 2025
Scheduled Programme Commences Monday 3 November 2025
Development Day Friday 14 November 2025
Scheduled Programme Ends for Students (Full day) Thursday 18 December 2025
High School Applicant Interview Day Friday 18 December 2025
College Closed Monday 22 December 2025 – 2 January 2026
Bank Holiday  Thursday 25 December 2025
Bank Holiday  Friday 26 December 2025
Bank Holiday  Thursday 1 January 2026
Scheduled Programme Commences Monday 5 January 2026
Half Term  Monday 16 February – 20 February 2026
Scheduled Programme Commences Monday 23 February 2026
Scheduled Programme Ends Thursday 2 April 2026
Easter Holiday  Friday 3 April – Friday 17 April 2026
Bank Holiday Friday 3 April 2026
Bank Holiday Monday 6 April 2026
Scheduled Programme Commences Monday 20 April 2026
Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2026
Scheduled Programme Ends Friday 22 May 2026
Half Term Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
Bank Holiday Monday 25 May 2026
Scheduled Programme Commences Monday 1 June 2026
Scheduled Programme Ends Friday 19 June 2026 - some vocational classes may end 12 June 2026
Planning Day Wednesday 1 July 2026
Development Day Thursday 2 July 2026
Development Day Friday 3 July 2026
Bank Holiday Monday 31 August 2026

Upcoming Events

Calendar Bury College Adult Courses Open Event (5pm - 7pm) 7th October 2025
Calendar 16-18 Open Event (5pm - 7.15pm) 7th October 2025
Calendar Bury College University Centre Open Event (5pm - 7pm) 7th October 2025
Calendar Bury College Adult Courses Open Event (5pm - 7pm) 16th October 2025
Calendar 16-18 Open Event (5pm - 7.15pm) 16th October 2025
Calendar Bury College University Centre Open Event (5pm - 7pm) 16th October 2025

Latest News

Lucy Hardman and Holly Clarke receiving GM Colleges Alumni Award

Two former Bury College students have won Greater Manchester Colleges Alumni Awards. T Level graduate Holly Clarke and Hair Professional Apprentice Lucy Hardman were recognised for their impressive achievements since leaving college, showcasing the skills and ambition nurtured during their time at Bury College.