East Midlands School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

Find school term dates and school holidays for all 10 councils and local authorities in East Midlands. Search or browse councils below.

The next school holiday for most councils in East Midlands is Autumn Half Term, starting on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Popular East Midlands Councils and Their Next School Holiday

Explore popular councils in East Midlands and see the next school holiday and holiday start date for each council.

Derby City Council

The next school holiday for Derby City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Derbyshire County Council

The next school holiday for Derbyshire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Leicester City Council

The next school holiday for Leicester City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

Leicestershire County Council

The next school holiday for Leicestershire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 16 days away.

Lincolnshire County Council

The next school holiday for Lincolnshire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

North Northamptonshire Council

The next school holiday for North Northamptonshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 23 days away.

East Midlands Councils and Local Authorities

Browse all 10 councils and local authorities in East Midlands. Select a council to view its school term dates, school holidays, and next school holiday.

Derby City Council

The next school holiday for Derby City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Derbyshire County Council

The next school holiday for Derbyshire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Leicester City Council

The next school holiday for Leicester City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Leicestershire County Council

The next school holiday for Leicestershire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Lincolnshire County Council

The next school holiday for Lincolnshire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

North Northamptonshire Council

The next school holiday for North Northamptonshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Nottingham City Council

The next school holiday for Nottingham City Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Nottinghamshire County Council

The next school holiday for Nottinghamshire County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Rutland County Council

The next school holiday for Rutland County Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

West Northamptonshire Council

The next school holiday for West Northamptonshire Council is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Frequently Asked Questions About East Midlands School Term Dates

Most East Midlands schools return on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year. Exact dates vary by council.
Most East Midlands schools break up for autumn half term on Friday, 23 October 2026. Autumn half term runs from Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 2 November 2026. Dates vary between councils — check your specific council for exact dates.
Most East Midlands schools break up for Christmas on Friday, 18 December 2026. The Christmas holiday runs from Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 4 January 2027.
Most East Midlands schools break up for spring half term on Friday, 12 February 2027. Spring half term runs from Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 22 February 2027.
Most East Midlands schools break up for Easter on Thursday, 25 March 2027. The Easter holiday runs from Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027 for most councils. Schools return on Monday, 12 April 2027.
Most East Midlands schools break up for summer on Wednesday, 21 July 2027. Exact dates vary by council — check your specific council for the dates that apply to your area.
No, East Midlands school term dates are not the same for all 10 councils. Each local authority publishes its own term dates for council-maintained schools. Academies and free schools may also set their own dates.
Always confirm with your school. Dates shown are the local authority’s standard calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Academies and free schools may set different dates.