Leeds School Holidays and Term Dates

Welcome to your go-to school year planner Leeds for the next few years! Knowing the exact Leeds school holidays and Leeds school term dates is essential for smooth family planning. This guide provides clear, official dates to help you organise childcare, book family trips, and navigate the academic calendar.

Remember, some schools set their own dates, so we’ll also show you how to get the most accurate information for your child’s specific school.

Ready to plan ahead with confidence? Let’s get started!

Leeds School Holidays 2025 to 2026

2025-2026 Academic Year

Here is the official school calendar for Leeds, showing when each term starts and ends, along with all the key holiday periods.

The Easter break weeks for Leeds always fall in the first two full weeks of April, providing a consistent school holiday period for families to plan around. Always double-check these Leeds education authority dates with your child’s school, as academies and other types of schools may have different school dates Leeds.

Leeds School Holidays 2026 to 2027

2026-2027 Academic Year

Plan your next school year with these confirmed Leeds school holidays and term dates. Use this table for advance parent school holiday planning.

Please note the separate Easter bank holiday weekend in late March, which is distinct from the main two-week school closure in April. This is a perfect example of why checking your individual school calendar is key, as arrangements can vary.

Leeds School Holidays 2027 to 2028

2027-2028 Academic Year

While exact dates for the 2027-2028 school year are typically confirmed by the local authority closer to the time, the pattern is very reliable. You can expect the Leeds school breaks to follow a similar structure.

*Provisional dates will be updated here once officially published by Leeds City Council. For the most accurate forward-planning, we recommend checking the official source later in 2026.*

Leeds School Holidays: A Detailed Breakdown

Understanding the rhythm of the school year helps with everything from booking holidays to arranging activities. Here’s what each term typically includes.

Autumn Term

The autumn term dates mark the start of the academic calendar. It’s a long term broken up by a week’s half term break in October, leading into the festive Christmas holiday dates. This is a crucial time to confirm your school’s training days schedule.

Spring Term

After the New Year, the spring term dates begin. This term includes a February half term and culminates in the important Easter holiday. Remember, the Leeds Easter break is scheduled for the first two full weeks in April, regardless of when the Easter weekend falls.

Summer Term

The summer term is filled with sunshine and sports days! It includes the May Day bank holiday and a half term break at the end of May or start of June, before finishing for the long summer holidays—the perfect time for a family getaway.

School Training Days (INSET Days)

Every school in Leeds has five INSET days (In-Service Training Days) per year. These are school closed training days for staff, meaning children do not attend. The tricky part? These days are not uniform. Each school—whether it’s a community school, academy, or faith school—chooses its own INSET days Leeds.

💡 Pro Tip: The single most important step for accurate school holiday planning Leeds is to contact your school directly for their specific INSET days Leeds and term dates. This avoids any surprise school closures.

Leeds Public Holidays During Term Time

Bank holidays can sometimes cause confusion! Here’s how they fit into the Leeds term dates:

• May Day Bank Holiday: This bank holiday always falls on a Monday during the summer term. Schools are closed.
• Easter Bank Holiday: The Good Friday and Easter Monday weekend may fall just before or during the two-week Easter holiday. Schools are closed.
• Other Bank Holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day fall within the Christmas holiday. If they fall on a weekend, a substitute weekday is given, but this is also within the holiday period.

Explore more school holidays:

• UK School Holidays
• England School Holidays
• Wales School Holidays
• Northern Ireland School Holidays
• Edinburgh School Holidays
• Fife School Holidays
• Norfolk School Holidays
• Staffordshire School Holidays

Planning your family’s year around the Leeds school holidays doesn’t have to be stressful. 

Remember, your school is the final authority. For absolute certainty—especially regarding training days and to confirm if your child’s academy or faith school follows different dates—always check school dates Leeds with them directly.

Official Resources

For the most authoritative information, please refer to these official sources:

• Leeds City Council: (Search for “school term dates”)
• UK Government

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Nico Bevan

I've always helped people across the UK plan their year with reliable holiday insights. I'm passionate about accuracy and organization; I ensure every celebration and bank holiday is easy to plan for.