School Term and Holiday Dates 2027-2032
September 2, 2026 Assistant City Mayor - Children and Young People (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Assistant City Mayor - Children and Young People approved Option 2 for school term and holiday dates for 2027/28 to 2031/32 on 2 September 2026. This decision approves a model with a one-week Autumn half-term, starting the academic year after the August Bank Holiday and ending the summer term in the second week of July. The decision includes moving the Autumn half-term holiday to the third week of October.
Full council record
Purpose
Decision to agree school term and holiday dates for Leicester City maintained schools for 2027 to 2032.
Decision
To approve Option 2 outlined in the report as the agreed model for determining school holiday and term dates for 2027/28 to 2031/32.
Reasons for the decision
Based on consultation feedback we have listened to parents and stakeholders and agreed that the updated model 2 provides the best balance based on responses and feedback.
The start of the academic year after the August Bank Holiday, like County consultation start dates. Agreed to a 1 week Autumn half term holiday moved to the 3rd week of the month. Maintained the summer end of term within the 2nd week of July. Want to give schools and parents confirmation of term dates as early as possible.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Michael Wilsher |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |