Leeds School Holidays and Term Dates – School Calendar

Planning the family schedule just got easier. Here at Calendar Times UK, we provide the definitive guide to the Leeds school holidays 2025-2026. Whether you’re booking a trip or arranging childcare, knowing when the school closes and opens is key. We’ll cover the Leeds Christmas holiday, Leeds Easter break, and the long-awaited Leeds summer holidays, including all half-term breaks.

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Official Leeds School Holidays and Term Dates

Below is the official school calendar released by the Leeds City Council. Use this at-a-glance table to view the start and end dates of each term and holiday.

Leeds School Term Dates 2025/2026

Autumn Term 2025: Dates and Holidays

The Leeds autumn term 2025 begins on Monday, 1st September. The first half term concludes on Friday, 24th October. After a week’s mid-term break, the second half term runs from Monday, 3rd November, until Friday, 19th December. The Christmas break in 2025 then begins, giving families a full two-week holiday until Friday, January 2, 2026.

Spring Term 2026: Dates and Holidays

The Leeds spring term 2026 kicks off on Monday, 5th January. The first half ends on Friday, 13th February, followed by a week-long break. The second half runs from Monday, 23rd February, until Thursday, 2nd April. The Easter break 2026 is a fixed two-week period from Friday, 3rd April, to Friday, 17th April, as set by the local authority.

Summer Term 2026: Dates and Holidays

The Leeds summer term 2026 starts on Monday, 20th April. It includes the early May bank holiday 2026 on Monday, 4th May. The term continues until the summer mid-term break begins on Monday, 25th May. The final half-term resumes on Monday, 1st June, and runs until Tuesday, 21st July. This is the key date for parents asking, “When do Leeds schools break up in summer 2026?” The answer is Tuesday, 21st July, with the summer break of 2026 starting the next day.

This article breaks down the official Leeds school holidays from Leeds City Council (source: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/) for the entire academic year.

Key Dates for Parents: School Closures and Re-openings

For a quick checklist, here are the essential dates for your diary:

• Schools close for the October half term: Friday, 24 October 2025

• Schools re-open after Christmas: Monday, 5 January 2026

• Schools close for Easter: Thursday, 2 April 2026

• May Bank Holiday closure: Monday, 4 May 2026

• Schools break up for summer: Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Also Read: North Lanarkshire School Holidays

FAQs

Q1. Are Leeds school term dates the same for all schools?

Not always. While most council-run schools follow these dates, academies and free schools may set their own. Always confirm with your child’s school directly.

Q2. When is the May bank holiday in 2026?

The May bank holiday in 2026 is on Monday, 4th May. Schools will be closed on this day.

Q3. When do Leeds schools break up for summer in 2026?

Leeds schools break up for the summer holidays on Tuesday, 21st July 2026.

Q4. Does the Easter holiday change with the Easter bank holiday?

No. The Leeds City Council Easter break always falls in the first two full weeks of April, regardless of the Easter bank holiday date.

We hope this guide to the Leeds school holidays 2025–2026 helps you plan a fantastic year. For more helpful planning tools, like a printable calendar or our daily planner, explore the rest of Calendar Times UK.

While you’re here, why not check out our guides to UK school holidays or specific guides like Dundee School Holidays and RCT School Holidays?