England school holidays

Leicester school term dates 2026/27

Published dates for council-maintained schools in Leicester.

Check with your school before booking. Academies, voluntary-aided and other schools may use different dates.

Term dates

Autumn term

Term starts: Monday 24 August 2026
October half term: Monday 19 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026
Term ends: Friday 18 December 2026

Spring term

Term starts: Monday 4 January 2027
February half term: Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027
Term ends: Friday 19 March 2027

Summer term

Term starts: Monday 5 April 2027
May half term: Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027
Term ends: Friday 9 July 2027

Source: official Leicester Council term-date information. Last checked 23 August 2026.