When is February half term in Leeds 2022? Date schools are off for mid-term break - and when they go back
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Children returned to school for the start of the new year on Tuesday 4 January, marking the beginning of spring term.
The first half term of the year begins on Monday 21 February, with children breaking up from school for a week.
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Hide AdThe last day of school before the mid-term break is Friday 18 February.
Below is a list of all the holidays and dates to note for schools in Leeds.
Spring term (first half)
Tuesday 4 January to Friday 18 February
Half term
Monday 21 February to Friday 25 February
Spring term (second half)
Monday 28 February to Friday 1 April
Easter holidays
Monday 4 April to Monday 18 April
Summer term (first half)
Tuesday 19 April to Friday 27 May
May bank holiday
Monday 2 May
Half term
Monday 30 May to Friday 3 June
Summer term (second half)
Monday 6 June to Tuesday 26 July
Summer holidays
Wednesday 27 July to Friday 2 September
There is also an additional bank holiday for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Thursday 2 June.
As this falls within the May half term holidays, the length of the school year has been reduced by one day.
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Hide AdSchools will break up for summer on Tuesday 26 July instead of Wednesday 27 July.
What happens if I take my child out of school during term time?
Parents or carers are responsible for making sure that their child attends school.
If a child is absent, their school or a local authority Attendance Improvement Officer will get in touch to find out why.
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Hide AdFines, also known as a penalty notice, will be issued on behalf of schools in Leeds if a child is absent without reason.
Fines are £60 per child, per parent if paid within 21 days.
If paid between 22 and 28 days, the fine is £120 per child, per parent.
This covers the whole period of the child’s absence and paid in full.
If the fine is not paid, parents or carers face prosecution.
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