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2026 Leeds School Holidays & Term Dates

Leeds school holidays in 2026 for maintained schools. Academies and other schools may differ.

Source: Leeds City CouncilLast verified

Next Leeds school holiday

5 days

The next 2026 school holiday is October Half-Term, from 26 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026 — 10 days away. Schools reopen on .

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2026 school holiday dates

Summer HolidaysStartEndDuration42 days
October Half-TermStartEndDuration5 days
Christmas HolidaysStartEndDuration16 days

2026 school term dates

Autumn Term

–

55 days

Term 2

–

49 days

School holiday periods

Summer Holidays school holidays 2026

Summer Holidays runs from 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (42 days inclusive). The Summer Holidays end on 31 Aug 2026 (Mon). Autumn Term begins and schools reopen on 1 Sept 2026 (Tue).

October Half-Term school holidays 2026

October Half-Term runs from 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The October Half-Term end on 30 Oct 2026 (Fri). Term 2 begins and schools reopen on 31 Oct 2026 (Sat).

Christmas Holidays school holidays 2026

Christmas Holidays runs from 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).

Leeds school start and reopening dates in 2026

School year starts
After the Summer Holidays
Schools reopen (Autumn Term begins)
After the October Half-Term
Schools reopen (Term 2 begins)
School year ends

FAQ

When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in Leeds in 2026?

The Summer Holidays run from 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) to 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (42 days inclusive).

When are the October Half-Term school holidays in Leeds in 2026?

The October Half-Term run from 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) to 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).

When are the Christmas Holidays school holidays in Leeds in 2026?

The Christmas Holidays run from 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) to 3 Jan 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).

When do schools reopen after Summer Holidays in Leeds?

Schools reopen on 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) for the start of Autumn Term.

When do schools reopen after October Half-Term in Leeds?

Schools reopen on 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) for the start of Term 2.

When does Autumn Term start in Leeds in 2026?

Autumn Term runs from 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) to 25 Oct 2026 (Sun).

When does Term 2 start in Leeds in 2026?

Term 2 runs from 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) to 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).

When does the 2026 school year start in Leeds?

The 2026 school year starts on 1 Sept 2026 (Tue).

When does school end in Leeds in 2026?

The 2026 school year ends on 18 Dec 2026 (Fri).

What is the next school holiday in Leeds?

The next school holiday is October Half-Term, starting 26 Oct 2026 (Mon). See the October Half-Term section (#october-half-term-school-holidays) for full dates.

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Statistics

School days
104
Holiday days
63
Terms
2
Longest break
42d

Summer Holidays

Shortest break
5d

October Half-Term

Avg break
21d

Timeline

Sky bars show school terms, and amber bars show school breaks across 2026.

School terms: Autumn Term, 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 25 Oct 2026 (Sun); Term 2, 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) – 18 Dec 2026 (Fri). School breaks: Summer Holidays, 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon); October Half-Term, 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri); Christmas Holidays, 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 3 Jan 2027 (Sun)

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