What should families in Leicester and Leicestershire check for October half term?
October half term runs from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd October 2026 in the Leicester City and Leicestershire County Council school calendars. Check your own school for different dates and inset days. Start with official library activities and the county What’s On listings, then check whether a Saturday bus offer covers your journey.
Check your school first
Academies and some schools use different dates. Your school’s calendar is the best check for your family.
Leicester City Council term dateshttps://www.leicester.gov.uk/schools-and-education/term-datesLeicestershire County Council term dateshttps://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-term-datesFind current activities
Leicester Libraries lists free half-term activities, including drop-in activities and sessions that need booking. The county What’s On page is another official starting point.
Leicester Libraries half-term activitieshttps://libraries.leicester.gov.uk/-/half-term-fun-in-librariesLeicestershire What’s Onhttps://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/whats-onCheck Saturday travel offers
From 3rd October to 26th December, Leicestershire County Council-supported bus services are free on Saturdays and FoxConnect Saturday journeys are half price. Check which services qualify and their terms.
County Council Saturday bus offerhttps://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/free-and-discounted-autumn-saturday-bus-travel-launches-in-leicestershireLast checked: 9th October 2026
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