Leave HackerGuidesPlan my yearLincolnshire school holidays 2026/27 and 2027/28
Lincolnshire's school holidays and term dates for 2026/27 and 2027/28, from Lincolnshire County Council. Lincolnshire schools break up for Christmas on Friday 18 December 2026 and go back on Tuesday 5 January. For a parent, the best value is Christmas 2026: book 3 days, get 10 off (Fri 25 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027). Christmas 2026 is Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Mon 4 Jan 2027 (two weeks and 1 day), longer than most English councils' dates: Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027 (two weeks, 46 of 50 councils).
Lincolnshire school holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | Off, weekends included | Leave to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| October half termone week | 24 Oct to 1 Novback Mon 2 Nov | 5 days → 9 off |
| Christmas holidaystwo weeks and 1 day | 19 Dec to 4 Janback Tue 5 Jan | 8 days → 17 off |
| February half termone week | 13 to 21 Febback Mon 22 Feb | 5 days → 9 off |
| Easter holidaystwo weeks and 3 days | 26 Mar to 13 Aprback Wed 14 Apr | 11 days → 19 off |
| May half termone week | 29 May to 6 Junback Mon 7 Jun | 4 days → 9 off |
| Summer holidayssix weeks and 2 days | 22 Jul to 5 Sepback Mon 6 Sep | 31 days → 46 off |
The council doesn't publish training (INSET) days for every school: each school sets its own, usually five a year. Check with your school.
Each row is a month, from the 1st on the left. The yellow stickers are the school holidays.
Term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring term | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer term | Wed 14 Apr 2027 | Wed 21 Jul 2027 |
The terms between Christmas, Easter and the summer. Half terms and the other holidays above fall inside them.
How Lincolnshire compares
- Christmas 2026 is Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Mon 4 Jan 2027 (two weeks and 1 day), longer than most English councils' dates: Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027 (two weeks, 46 of 50 councils).
- Easter holidays 2027 are Fri 26 Mar to Tue 13 Apr 2027 (two weeks and 3 days), longer than most English councils' dates: Fri 26 Mar to Sun 11 Apr 2027 (two weeks and 1 day, 41 of 50 councils).
- Summer holidays 2027 are Thu 22 Jul to Sun 5 Sep 2027 (six weeks and 2 days), longer than the most common English dates: Thu 22 Jul to Tue 31 Aug 2027 (five weeks and 4 days, 17 of 50 councils).
Its October half term, February half term and May half term match the most common English dates.
Compared with the 50 English councils we have 2026/27 dates for. Every English council side by side.
The best days of leave to book in 2026/27
To be off for every school holiday day in 2026/27 you'd need 64 days of leave. Full-time workers are entitled to at least 28 days a year, and that can include the bank holidays, so most families mix leave with a second parent, family and holiday clubs. These are the holidays where a day of leave goes furthest:
Christmas 2026: book 3 days, get 10 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
Easter holidays 2027: book 4 days, get 10 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
May half term 2027: book 4 days, get 9 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
If your leave year runs January to December, covering the whole Christmas holiday takes 7 days from your 2026 leave and 1 day from 2027's.
Source: Lincolnshire County Council's term dates page, checked on 26 October 2026. Bank holidays from gov.uk.
Lincolnshire school holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | Off, weekends included | Leave to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| October half termone week | 23 to 31 Octback Mon 1 Nov | 5 days → 9 off |
| Christmas holidaystwo weeks and 2 days | 18 Dec to 4 Janback Wed 5 Jan | 9 days → 18 off |
| February half termone week | 12 to 20 Febback Mon 21 Feb | 5 days → 9 off |
| Easter holidaystwo weeks and 2 days | 1 to 18 Aprback Wed 19 Apr | 10 days → 18 off |
| May half termone week | 27 May to 4 Junback Mon 5 Jun | 4 days → 9 off |
| Summer holidaysfive weeks and 4 days | 22 Jul to 31 Augback Fri 1 Sep | 28 days → 41 off |
The council doesn't publish training (INSET) days for every school: each school sets its own, usually five a year. Check with your school.
Each row is a month, from the 1st on the left. The yellow stickers are the school holidays.
Term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring term | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer term | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 21 Jul 2028 |
The terms between Christmas, Easter and the summer. Half terms and the other holidays above fall inside them.
How Lincolnshire compares
- Christmas 2027 is Sat 18 Dec 2027 to Tue 4 Jan 2028 (two weeks and 2 days), longer than most English councils' dates: Sat 18 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028 (two weeks and 1 day, 39 of 49 councils).
- Easter holidays 2028 are Sat 1 Apr to Tue 18 Apr 2028 (two weeks and 2 days), longer than most English councils' dates: Sat 1 Apr to Mon 17 Apr 2028 (two weeks and 1 day, 29 of 49 councils).
Its October half term, February half term, May half term and summer holidays match the most common English dates.
Compared with the 49 English councils we have 2027/28 dates for. Every English council side by side.
The best days of leave to book in 2027/28
To be off for every school holiday day in 2027/28 you'd need 61 days of leave. Full-time workers are entitled to at least 28 days a year, and that can include the bank holidays, so most families mix leave with a second parent, family and holiday clubs. These are the holidays where a day of leave goes furthest:
Christmas 2027: book 3 days, get 10 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
Easter holidays 2028: book 4 days, get 10 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
May half term 2028: book 4 days, get 9 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
If your leave year runs January to December, covering the whole Christmas holiday takes 8 days from your 2027 leave and 1 day from 2028's.
Source: Lincolnshire County Council's term dates page, checked on 26 October 2026. Bank holidays from gov.uk.
Which schools use these dates
These are Lincolnshire County Council's dates for community and voluntary controlled schools. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own, and independent schools always do, so check with your school before you book. Most training (INSET) days are set by each school.
Taking children out of school in term time has its own rules: can I take my child on holiday in term time? Work in a school? Teachers and annual leave.
Questions
When is October half term 2026 in Lincolnshire?
Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 2026, weekends included: one week off school. The last day of school before it is Friday 23 October and pupils go back on Monday 2 November.
When is October half term 2027 in Lincolnshire?
Sat 23 Oct to Sun 31 Oct 2027, weekends included: one week off school. The last day of school before it is Friday 22 October and pupils go back on Monday 1 November.
When do Lincolnshire schools break up for Christmas 2026?
The last day of term is Friday 18 December 2026. The holiday runs Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Mon 4 Jan 2027, and schools go back on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
When are the summer holidays 2027 in Lincolnshire?
Thu 22 Jul to Sun 5 Sep 2027: six weeks and 2 days off school. The last day of term is Wednesday 21 July.
When are the summer holidays 2028 in Lincolnshire?
Sat 22 Jul to Thu 31 Aug 2028: five weeks and 4 days off school. The last day of term is Friday 21 July.
What's the best time to book annual leave around the Lincolnshire school holidays?
Christmas 2026: book Tue 29 to Thu 31 Dec (3 days) and you're off Friday 25 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, 10 days with the children. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day are bank holidays, so they come free.
How much annual leave do I need to cover the Lincolnshire school holidays?
64 days in 2026/27 and 61 days in 2027/28, to be off for every school holiday day, Monday to Friday. With 25 days of leave that's about 39% of 2026/27.
Do all schools in Lincolnshire follow these dates?
These are Lincolnshire County Council's dates for community and voluntary controlled schools. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own, and independent schools always do, so check with your school before you book. Most training (INSET) days are set by each school.