Leave HackerGuidesPlan my yearNottinghamshire school holidays 2026/27 and 2027/28
Nottinghamshire's school holidays and term dates for 2026/27 and 2027/28, from Nottinghamshire County Council. Nottinghamshire schools break up for Christmas on Friday 18 December 2026 and go back on Monday 4 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). October half term 2026 is Sat 17 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 2026 (two weeks), a week earlier and longer than most English councils' dates: Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 2026 (one week, 44 of 50 councils).
Nottinghamshire school holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | Off, weekends included | Leave to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| October half termtwo weeks | 17 Oct to 1 Novback Mon 2 Nov | 10 days → 16 off |
| Christmas holidaystwo weeks | 19 Dec to 3 Janback Mon 4 Jan | 7 days → 16 off |
| February half termone week | 13 to 21 Febback Mon 22 Feb | 5 days → 9 off |
| Easter holidaystwo weeks and 1 day | 26 Mar to 11 Aprback Mon 12 Apr | 9 days → 17 off |
| May half termone week | 29 May to 6 Junback Mon 7 Jun | 4 days → 9 off |
| Summer holidaysfour weeks and 4 days | 29 Jul to 31 Augback Wed 1 Sep | 23 days → 34 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 | Tue 1 Sep 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring term | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer term | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Wed 28 Jul 2027 |
The terms between Christmas, Easter and the summer. Half terms and the other holidays above fall inside them.
How Nottinghamshire compares
- October half term 2026 is Sat 17 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 2026 (two weeks), a week earlier and longer than most English councils' dates: Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 2026 (one week, 44 of 50 councils).
- Summer holidays 2027 are Thu 29 Jul to Tue 31 Aug 2027 (four weeks and 4 days), a week later and shorter than the most common English dates: Thu 22 Jul to Tue 31 Aug 2027 (five weeks and 4 days, 17 of 50 councils).
Its Christmas holidays, February half term, Easter holidays 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 58 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.
About these dates: Two-week October half term, with the summer term running to 28 July. The council's calendar marks 1 September as an administration (INSET) day; check your school's other INSET days.
Source: Nottinghamshire County Council's term dates page, checked on 26 October 2026. Bank holidays from gov.uk.
Nottinghamshire school holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | Off, weekends included | Leave to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| October half termtwo weeks | 16 to 31 Octback Mon 1 Nov | 10 days → 16 off |
| Christmas holidaysone week and 4 days | 22 Dec to 3 Janback Tue 4 Jan | 6 days → 13 off |
| February half termone week | 12 to 20 Febback Mon 21 Feb | 5 days → 9 off |
| Easter holidaystwo weeks and 1 day | 1 to 17 Aprback Tue 18 Apr | 9 days → 17 off |
| May half termone week | 27 May to 4 Junback Mon 5 Jun | 4 days → 9 off |
| Summer holidaysfive weeks and 1 day | 27 Jul to 31 Augback Fri 1 Sep | 25 days → 36 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 | Wed 1 Sep 2027 | Tue 21 Dec 2027 |
| Spring term | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer term | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Wed 26 Jul 2028 |
The terms between Christmas, Easter and the summer. Half terms and the other holidays above fall inside them.
How Nottinghamshire compares
- October half term 2027 is Sat 16 Oct to Sun 31 Oct 2027 (two weeks), a week earlier and longer than most English councils' dates: Sat 23 Oct to Sun 31 Oct 2027 (one week, 45 of 49 councils).
- Christmas 2027 is Wed 22 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028 (one week and 4 days), a week later than most English councils' dates: Sat 18 Dec 2027 to Mon 3 Jan 2028 (two weeks and 1 day, 39 of 49 councils).
- Summer holidays 2028 are Thu 27 Jul to Thu 31 Aug 2028 (five weeks and 1 day), a week later and shorter than most English councils' dates: Sat 22 Jul to Thu 31 Aug 2028 (five weeks and 4 days, 28 of 49 councils).
Its February half term, Easter holidays and May half term 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 59 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.
About these dates: Two-week October half term again, with the summer term running to 26 July. Schools set their own INSET days.
Source: Nottinghamshire County Council's term dates page, checked on 26 October 2026. Bank holidays from gov.uk.
Which schools use these dates
These are Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire?
Sat 17 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 2026, weekends included: two weeks off school. The last day of school before it is Friday 16 October and pupils go back on Monday 2 November.
When is October half term 2027 in Nottinghamshire?
Sat 16 Oct to Sun 31 Oct 2027, weekends included: two weeks off school. The last day of school before it is Friday 15 October and pupils go back on Monday 1 November.
When do Nottinghamshire schools break up for Christmas 2026?
The last day of term is Friday 18 December 2026. The holiday runs Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027, and schools go back on Monday 4 January 2027.
When are the summer holidays 2027 in Nottinghamshire?
Thu 29 Jul to Tue 31 Aug 2027: four weeks and 4 days off school. The last day of term is Wednesday 28 July.
When are the summer holidays 2028 in Nottinghamshire?
Thu 27 Jul to Thu 31 Aug 2028: five weeks and 1 day off school. The last day of term is Wednesday 26 July.
What's the best time to book annual leave around the Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire school holidays?
58 days in 2026/27 and 59 days in 2027/28, to be off for every school holiday day, Monday to Friday. With 25 days of leave that's about 43% of 2026/27.
Do all schools in Nottinghamshire follow these dates?
These are Nottinghamshire 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.