North Yorkshire school term dates 2027/28
Showing the 2027/28 calendar only. Current and next year
First day off
Autumn term starts in 318 days — Tue 7 Sep 2027
Next holiday: October half term, Mon 25 Oct 2027 – Fri 29 Oct 2027
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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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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 |
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What's different about North Yorkshire
- There are 3 half-term breaks in 2027/28: October half term, February half term, May half term.
- The source lists 3 pupil-free days (INSET day): Mon 6 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Tue 25 Jul 2028.
- Good Friday (Fri 14 Apr 2028) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- TermMinder first recorded the 2027/28 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 2027 to 2028 Autumn term starts: Monday 6 September 2027 Professional development training day: Monday 6 September 2027 Half term holiday: Monday 25 October 2027 to Friday 29 October 2027 Christmas holiday: Monday 20 December 2027 to Monday 3 January 2028 Spring term starts: Tuesday 4 January 2028 Professional development training day: Tuesday 4 January 2028 Half term holiday: Monday 21 February 2028 to Friday 25 February 2028 Easter holiday: Monday 10 April 2028 to Friday 21 April 2028 Summer term starts: Monday 24 April 2028 Bank holiday: Monday 1 May 2028 Bank holiday: Monday 29 May 2028 Half term holiday: Tuesday 30 May 2028 to Friday 2 June 2028 Professional development training day: Tuesday 25 July 2028 Term ends: Tuesday 25 July 2028
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Frequently asked questions
- When do North Yorkshire schools go back for the autumn term in September 2027?
- The autumn term in North Yorkshire starts on Tuesday 7 September 2027.
- When is the October half term 2027 in North Yorkshire?
- The October half term in North Yorkshire runs from Monday 25 October 2027 to Friday 29 October 2027 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in North Yorkshire in 2027?
- Pupils break up on Friday 17 December 2027.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2027 in North Yorkshire?
- The Christmas holiday in North Yorkshire runs from Monday 20 December 2027 to Tuesday 4 January 2028 inclusive.
- When do North Yorkshire schools go back for the spring term in January 2028?
- The spring term in North Yorkshire starts on Wednesday 5 January 2028.