East Midlands school holidays 2026/27
10 councils · compiled from each council's published calendar · latest check 12 September 2026
October half term varies across the East Midlands: the most common dates are Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026, taken by 5 of the 10 East Midlands councils we cover. The summer holiday starts anywhere from 7 July 2027 in Leicestershire to 29 July 2027 in Nottinghamshire. The table compares all 10 East Midlands councils for 2026/27, and each council name links to its full term dates, school-day counts and the council's own notes.
| Council | October half term | Christmas | February half term | Easter | Summer starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby | 26 Oct – 30 Oct | 21 Dec – 1 Jan | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | 26 Mar – 9 Apr | 27 July 2027 |
| Derbyshire | 26 Oct – 30 Oct | 21 Dec – 1 Jan | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | 26 Mar – 9 Apr | 27 July 2027 |
| Leicester | 19 Oct – 23 Oct | 21 Dec – 1 Jan | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | 22 Mar – 2 Apr | 10 July 2027 |
| Leicestershire | 19 Oct – 23 Oct | 21 Dec – 1 Jan | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | 22 Mar – 2 Apr | 7 July 2027 |
| Lincolnshire | 26 Oct – 30 Oct | 21 Dec – 4 Jan | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | 26 Mar – 13 Apr | 22 July 2027 |
| North Northamptonshire | 26 Oct – 30 Oct | 21 Dec – 1 Jan | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | 26 Mar – 9 Apr | 22 July 2027 |
| Nottingham | 19 Oct – 30 Oct | 21 Dec – 1 Jan | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | 26 Mar – 9 Apr | 29 July 2027 |
| Nottinghamshire | 19 Oct – 30 Oct | 21 Dec – 1 Jan | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | 26 Mar – 9 Apr | 29 July 2027 |
| Rutland | 19 Oct – 30 Oct | 21 Dec – 1 Jan | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | 26 Mar – 9 Apr | 22 July 2027 |
| West Northamptonshire | 26 Oct – 30 Oct | 21 Dec – 1 Jan | 15 Feb – 19 Feb | 26 Mar – 9 Apr | 22 July 2027 |
Term dates by council in the East Midlands
- Derby term datesDerby City Council
- Derbyshire term datesDerbyshire County Council
- Leicester term datesLeicester City Council
- Leicestershire term datesLeicestershire County Council
- Lincolnshire term datesLincolnshire County Council
- North Northamptonshire term datesNorth Northamptonshire Council
- Nottingham term datesNottingham City Council
- Nottinghamshire term datesNottinghamshire County Council
- Rutland term datesRutland County Council
- West Northamptonshire term datesWest Northamptonshire Council
Common questions
When is October half term in the East Midlands in 2026?
The most common dates are: Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026, taken by 5 of the 10 East Midlands councils we cover. Leicester, Leicestershire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Rutland take a different week, so check the council page for the school your children attend.
When do schools in the East Midlands break up for summer 2027?
It depends on the council. Leicestershire starts the summer holiday first, on 7 July 2027, and Nottinghamshire last, on 29 July 2027. The table on this page lists every council's date.
Do all East Midlands councils have the same school holidays?
No. Each council sets its own calendar. In 2026/27, 5 of the 10 East Midlands councils share the most common October half term, but the summer holiday starts anywhere from 7 July 2027 to 29 July 2027. Families with children at schools under two councils should check both pages. Academies, free schools and private schools set their own calendars, and every school adds its own inset days.
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Comparing across the whole country? See every UK council's school holidays side by side, or read how we compile term dates.