Christmas school holidays 2019: when do the schools in Lancashire break up for the festive period?
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Schools across Lancaster, Preston, Chorley, South Ribble, Ribble Valley, Morecambe and Burnley are preparing to close their doors so that children and teachers alike can enjoy a blissful two weeks off.
And while the dates are fixed for the most part, there is a small amount of variation each year in different schools and areas.
When are the schools off for Christmas?
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Hide AdThe official Christmas holiday dates have been published for schools across Lancashire.
However, it's worth noting that academies, free schools, foundation schools and voluntary-aided schools set their own term calendars which can differ from the one set by the local authorities, so you’ll also need to contact them directly to find out what the holiday dates are.
In terms of actual timings, schools can set their own closing times on the last day of term, so it's worth checking with your child's school directly.
Lancaster
Autumn term ends – Friday 20 December 2019
Christmas holidays – Monday 23 December 2019 until Friday 3 January 2020
Spring term starts – Monday 6 January 2020
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Preston
Autumn term ends – Friday 20 December 2019
Christmas holidays – Monday 23 December 2019 until Friday 3 January 2020
Spring term starts – Monday 6 January 2020
Additionally, certain schools have training days scheduled for Monday 6 January 2020.
Chorley
Autumn term ends – Friday 20 December 2019
Christmas holidays – Monday 23 December 2019 until Friday 3 January 2020
Spring term starts – Monday 6 January 2020
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South Ribble
Autumn term ends – Friday 20 December 2019
Christmas holidays – Monday 23 December 2019 until Friday 3 January 2020
Spring term starts – Monday 6 January 2020
Additionally, certain schools have training days scheduled for Friday 20 December 2019.
Morecambe
Autumn term ends – Friday 20 December 2019
Christmas holidays – Monday 23 December 2019 until Friday 3 January 2020
Spring term starts – Monday 6 January 2020
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Ribble Valley
Autumn term ends – Friday 20 December 2019
Christmas holidays – Monday 23 December 2019 until Friday 3 January 2020
Spring term starts – Monday 6 January 2020
Additionally, certain schools have training days scheduled for Friday 20 December 2019.
Burnley
Autumn term ends – Friday 20 December 2019
Christmas holidays – Monday 23 December 2019 until Friday 3 January 2020
Spring term starts – Monday 6 January 2020
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For more information, go to the Lancashire County Council website.