Gateway Sixth Form College term dates 2026/27

Term dates and school holidays for Gateway Sixth Form College in Leicester.

From the school’s own website · last checked 29 September 2026

Next holidayOctober half term: Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 October 2026

2026/27

Term	First day	Last day
Autumn term	Mon 17 August 2026	Fri 18 December 2026
Spring term	Mon 4 January 2027	Fri 19 March 2027
Summer term	Mon 5 April 2027	Thu 1 July 2027

Holidays and closures

What	When
Bank Holiday	Mon 31 August 2026
October half term	Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 October 2026
Christmas holiday	Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027
February half term	Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 February 2027
Easter holiday	Mon 22 Mar – Fri 2 April 2027
May Day 39	Mon 3 May 2027
May half term	Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027
Summer holiday	From Fri 2 July 2027

Before you book

These dates are taken from Gateway Sixth Form College’s website. INSET days are listed where the school publishes them. Schools do occasionally change a date during the year, so check with the school before booking anything you can’t move.

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Quick answers

When does Gateway Sixth Form College go back in September 2026?

The autumn term starts on Mon 17 August 2026.

When is October half term at Gateway Sixth Form College?

Mon 19 Oct – Fri 23 October 2026.

When does Gateway Sixth Form College break up for Christmas?

The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027.

When is the Easter holiday?

Mon 22 Mar – Fri 2 April 2027.

When is the last day of the school year?

Thu 1 July 2027.