Leicestershire school holidays 2026-2027
Every half term and holiday Leicestershire County Council has set for the 2026/27 school year, and how each compares with the rest of the country. These are the council’s dates for the schools it maintains, taken from its full 2026/27 term dates; academies and free schools set their own, and 215 schools in Leicestershire publish theirs here.
| Break | Dates | Days | Versus most councils |
|---|---|---|---|
| October half term | 19–23 October 2026 | 5 | Earlier |
| Christmas holidays | 21 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 | 10 | Same |
| February half term | 15–19 February 2027 | 5 | Same |
| Easter holidays | 22 March – 2 April 2027 | 10 | Different |
| May half term | 31 May – 4 June 2027 | 5 | Same |
| Summer holidays | 7 July – 31 August 2027 | 40 | Different |
When is October half term 2026 in Leicestershire?
19–23 October 2026
Monday, 19 October 2026 to Friday, 23 October 2026 - 5 school days. Earlier than most councils, which take 26–30 October 2026.
When are Christmas holidays 2026 in Leicestershire?
21 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027 - 10 school days. The same dates as most councils in England and Wales. Leicestershire County Council publishes term dates rather than holiday dates, so this is the gap between terms.
When is February half term 2027 in Leicestershire?
15–19 February 2027
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 - 5 school days. The same week as most councils in England and Wales.
When are Easter holidays 2027 in Leicestershire?
22 March – 2 April 2027
Monday, 22 March 2027 to Friday, 2 April 2027 - 10 school days. Most councils take 26 March – 9 April 2027. Leicestershire County Council publishes term dates rather than holiday dates, so this is the gap between terms.
When is May half term 2027 in Leicestershire?
31 May – 4 June 2027
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027 - 5 school days. The same week as most councils in England and Wales.
When are Summer holidays 2027 in Leicestershire?
7 July – 31 August 2027
Wednesday, 7 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027 - 40 school days. Most councils take 22 July – 31 August 2027. Leicestershire County Council publishes term dates rather than holiday dates, so this is the gap between terms.
When do Leicestershire schools go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Monday, 24 August 2026. Many schools use the first day or two as INSET days, so pupils may start later - each school's own page says.
When do Leicestershire schools break up for summer 2027?
The summer term ends on Tuesday, 6 July 2027.