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Lincolnshire term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
School breaks in Lincolnshire
- October half term 2026: Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
- Christmas holidays 2026: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Tuesday 5 January 2027
- February half term 2027: Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 February 2027
- Easter holidays 2027: last day of term Thursday 25 March 2027, next term starts Wednesday 14 April 2027
- May half term 2027: Saturday 29 May to Sunday 6 June 2027
- Summer holidays 2027: last day of term Wednesday 21 July 2027, next term starts Monday 6 September 2027
- October half term 2027: Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 October 2027
- Christmas holidays 2027: last day of term Friday 17 December 2027, next term starts Wednesday 5 January 2028
- February half term 2028: Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 February 2028
- Easter holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 31 March 2028, next term starts Wednesday 19 April 2028
- May half term 2028: Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June 2028
- Summer holidays 2028: last day of term Friday 21 July 2028; the next term's start date is not available here
- No later school break dates are available here yet. Check your school's calendar for later term dates and holidays.
Dates for community and voluntary controlled schools, based on what Lincolnshire County Council publishes.
Lincolnshire term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to 5 weekdays | 72 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | 53 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | 65 |
The term dates for Lincolnshire include 190 weekdays in 2026/27, excluding half terms and bank holidays. Whether staff training (INSET) days fall within these dates depends on the council and the school.
School holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 17 | ||
| Easter holidays | 19 | ||
| Summer holidays | 46 |
Another council on this site has the same October half term (Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov): Plymouth.
Lincolnshire term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Half term | Last day | Weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | October half term to 5 weekdays | 70 | ||
| Spring term | February half term to 5 weekdays | 58 | ||
| Summer term | May half term to 5 weekdays | 62 |
The term dates for Lincolnshire include 190 weekdays in 2027/28, excluding half terms and bank holidays. Whether staff training (INSET) days fall within these dates depends on the council and the school.
School holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | Last day of term | First day of next term | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas holidays | 18 | ||
| Easter holidays | 18 | ||
| Summer holidays | Next school year not on this site yet | not available |
Another council on this site has the same October half term (Sat 23 Oct to Sun 31 Oct): East Sussex.
“Days off” counts every day between the last day of term and the first day of the next term, including weekends.
Term dates not available here. Term dates for Lincolnshire County Council for 2028 to 2029 are not available on this site. Check the council's website or your school's own information for the dates you need.
What is different about Lincolnshire
These details compare the term dates for Lincolnshire with other councils' dates and highlight local arrangements.
2026/27
- Lincolnshire starts the school year 2026 to 2027 on Thursday 3 September 2026, as do 4 other councils on this site.
2027/28
- Lincolnshire starts the school year 2027 to 2028 on Monday 6 September 2027, as do 11 other councils on this site.
Academies and other schools
Lincolnshire County Council says:
These dates may not apply to voluntary-aided schools, foundation schools, free schools or academies. Check your school's website to confirm.
Lincolnshire term dates: questions and answers
When is October half term 2026 in Lincolnshire?
October half term 2026 in Lincolnshire: Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
When is February half term 2027 in Lincolnshire?
February half term 2027 in Lincolnshire: Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 February 2027.
When is May half term 2027 in Lincolnshire?
May half term 2027 in Lincolnshire: Saturday 29 May to Sunday 6 June 2027.
When do schools in Lincolnshire break up for Christmas 2026?
Christmas holidays 2026 in Lincolnshire: last day of term Friday 18 December 2026, next term starts Tuesday 5 January 2027.
When do schools in Lincolnshire break up for summer 2027?
Summer holidays 2027 in Lincolnshire: last day of term Wednesday 21 July 2027, next term starts Monday 6 September 2027.
About these dates
The term dates for the school years on this page come from Lincolnshire County Council. To find out how dates are checked and what the labels mean, see How we check the dates.