There are six main holiday breaks during the academic year, giving families regular opportunities to plan ahead. The Leicestershire School Holidays calendar includes the summer holiday, Christmas and Easter breaks, along with three half-term holidays.
Keeping track of the official Leicestershire school holidays and term dates helps parents organise childcare, family trips, and work schedules more effectively. Knowing the confirmed school dates also helps avoid confusion around inset days and unexpected closures.
Below is your complete term calendar by academic year, including every end of term and start of term, and why knowing local authority school dates matters for families across school holiday dates in the East Midlands.
Leicestershire School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the Leicestershire school holidays and term dates for 2025/2026.
Autumn Term 2025
- Schools open: Tuesday 26 August 2025
- August Bank Holiday (schools closed): Monday 25 August 2025
- Half-term break: Monday 20 October – Friday 24 October 2025
- Schools close (end of term): Friday 19 December 2025
Spring Term 2026
- Schools open (start of term): Monday 5 January 2026
- Half-term break: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
- Schools close: Friday 27 March 2026
Summer Term 2026
- Schools open: Monday 13 April 2026
- May Day Bank Holiday (schools closed): Monday 4 May 2026
- Half-term break: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
- Schools close (end of year): Tuesday 7 July 2026
Leicestershire School Holidays 2026/2027
Below are the Leicestershire school holidays and term dates for 2026/2027.
Autumn Term 2026
- Schools open: Monday 24 August 2026
- August Bank Holiday: Monday 31 August 2026
- Half-term break: Monday 19 October – Friday 23 October 2026
- Schools close: Friday 18 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
- Schools open: Monday 4 January 2027
- Half-term break: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027
- Schools close: Friday 19 March 2027
Summer Term 2027
- Schools open: Monday 5 April 2027
- May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 3 May 2027
- Half-term break: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
- Schools close: Tuesday 6 July 2027
Find UK School Holidays by Council
Looking for official school holiday dates across the UK? Browse our complete guide to UK school holidays organised by council so you can quickly find accurate term dates and plan family activities with confidence.
Check more: England School Holidays
Leicestershire School Holidays 2027/2028
Below are the Leicestershire school term dates for 2027/2028.
Autumn Term 2027
- Schools open: Late August 2027 (likely 30th or 31st)
- August Bank Holiday: Monday 30 August 2027
- Half-term break: Late October 2027
- Schools close: Mid-December 2027
Spring Term 2028
- Schools open: Early January 2028
- Half-term break: Mid-February 2028
- Schools close: Late March 2028
Summer Term 2028
- Schools open: Early April 2028
- May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 1 May 2028
- Half-term break: Late May / early June 2028
- Schools close: Early July 2028
Inset Days in Leicestershire (Teacher Training)
Leicestershire County Council does not set inset days centrally. Each school chooses its own five training days.
That means:
- Your child’s school could close on a different Monday than your neighbour’s.
- Always check your specific school’s website for inset dates before booking childcare.
Have a Question About School Holiday Dates?
If you’ve spotted an issue, need clarification, or have a question about UK school holidays or term dates, feel free to get in touch with us.
Bank Holiday School Closures in Leicestershire
Only two bank holidays actually interrupt Leicestershire term dates:
- August Bank Holiday (last Monday in August) – Always falls before or during the first week of autumn term.
- May Day Bank Holiday (first Monday in May) – Sits smack in the middle of summer term.
Also Check: Staffordshire School Holidays
Useful Resources
- Leicestershire County Council – Official term date pages
FAQs
Are Leicestershire school term dates the same for all schools?
No. Most community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council’s dates, but academies, free schools, and faith schools can choose different term calendars.
Does Leicestershire County Council publish inset days?
Inset days are set by each school individually. You must check your child’s own school website.
Do Leicestershire schools close for the May Day bank holiday?
Yes. All council-maintained schools close on the first Monday of May.
Are school holiday dates in the East Midlands the same across counties?
No. Leicestershire often starts autumn term earlier than Nottinghamshire but finishes summer term earlier too.
Can a bank holiday school closure ever move a term start date?
Yes. If 1 September is a Monday without a bank holiday, term starts then. If the bank holiday is Monday 26 August, term starts Tuesday 27 August.