North Yorkshire school term dates 2026/27
First day off
October half term starts in 2 days — Mon 26 Oct 2026
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Verified against www.northyorks.gov.uk on Wed 23 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against the recorded source Where these dates come from
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2026/27
Terms 2026/27
School holidays, public holidays and recorded training days are excluded. Your school may set more training days, so pupils may attend fewer days. Check your school's calendar.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weekdays in term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term computed computed from published holidays |
Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 69 |
| Spring term computed start moved past an INSET day printed on the first day |
Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 | 49 |
| Summer term computed term end adjusted for inset |
Mon 5 Apr 2027 | Fri 23 Jul 2027 | 74 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday computed holiday extended over inset |
Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 8 Feb 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 22 Mar 2027 | Fri 2 Apr 2027 |
| Bank holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Bank holiday | Mon 31 May 2027 | Mon 31 May 2027 |
| May half term computed includes adjacent bank holiday |
Mon 31 May 2027 | Fri 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed | Mon 26 Jul 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 |
INSET and closure days 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Fri 23 Oct 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 26 Jul 2027 | Mon 26 Jul 2027 |
2027/28 — next year, already published
Terms 2027/28
School holidays, public holidays and recorded training days are excluded. Your school may set more training days, so pupils may attend fewer days. Check your school's calendar.
| Term | Starts | Ends | Weekdays in term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term computed start moved past an INSET day printed on the first day |
Tue 7 Sep 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 | 69 |
| Spring term computed start moved past an INSET day printed on the first day |
Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 7 Apr 2028 | 63 |
| Summer term computed term end adjusted for inset |
Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Mon 24 Jul 2028 | 60 |
Holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| October half term | Mon 25 Oct 2027 | Fri 29 Oct 2027 |
| Christmas holiday computed holiday extended over inset |
Mon 20 Dec 2027 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 |
| February half term | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 25 Feb 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 10 Apr 2028 | Fri 21 Apr 2028 |
| Bank holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| Bank holiday | Mon 29 May 2028 | Mon 29 May 2028 |
| May half term computed includes adjacent bank holiday |
Mon 29 May 2028 | Fri 2 Jun 2028 |
| Summer holiday computed tbc return date not yet published (usually published in September) |
Tue 25 Jul 2028 | — |
INSET and closure days 2027/28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 25 Jul 2028 | Tue 25 Jul 2028 |
School admissions in North Yorkshire
Last distances offered, Ofsted and results for every school in North Yorkshire, on Schools in Reach.
What's different about North Yorkshire
- There are 3 half-term breaks in 2026/27: October half term, February half term, May half term.
- The source lists 3 pupil-free days (INSET day): Fri 23 Oct 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Mon 26 Jul 2027.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- TermMinder first recorded the 2026/27 dates in September 2026.
Who these dates apply to
These council dates normally apply to community and voluntary controlled schools.
Where these dates come from
Source: North Yorkshire, official school term dates. www.northyorks.gov.uk
Verified against www.northyorks.gov.uk on Wed 23 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against the recorded source
Source text
Term and holiday dates for academic year 2026 to 2027 Autumn term starts: Monday 7 September 2026 Professional development training day: Friday 23 October 2026 Half term holiday: Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 Christmas holiday: Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 Spring term starts: Monday 4 January 2027 Professional development training day: Monday 4 January 2027 Half term holiday: Monday 8 February 2027 to Friday 12 February 2027 Easter holiday: Monday 22 March 2027 to Friday 2 April 2027 Summer term starts: Monday 5 April 2027 Bank holiday: Monday 3 May 2027 Bank holiday: Monday 31 May 2027 Half term holiday: Tuesday 1 June 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027 Professional development training day: Monday 26 July 2027 Term ends: Monday 26 July 2027
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the October half term 2026 in North Yorkshire?
- The October half term in North Yorkshire runs from Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in North Yorkshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in North Yorkshire?
- The Christmas holiday in North Yorkshire runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do North Yorkshire schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in North Yorkshire starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.
- When is the February half term 2027 in North Yorkshire?
- The February half term in North Yorkshire runs from Monday 8 February 2027 to Friday 12 February 2027 inclusive.