North Yorkshire school holidays 2026-2027
Every half term and holiday North Yorkshire Council has set for the 2026/27 school year, and how each compares with the rest of the country. These are the council’s dates for the schools it maintains, taken from its full 2026/27 term dates; academies and free schools set their own, and every school sets its own INSET days on top.
| Break | Dates | Days | Versus most councils |
|---|---|---|---|
| October half term | 26–30 October 2026 | 5 | Same |
| Christmas holidays | 21 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 | 10 | Same |
| February half term | 8–12 February 2027 | 5 | Earlier |
| Easter holidays | 22 March – 2 April 2027 | 10 | Different |
| May half term | 1–4 June 2027 | 4 | Different |
| Summer holidays | 27 July – 31 August 2027 | 26 | Different |
When is October half term 2026 in North Yorkshire?
26–30 October 2026
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 - 5 school days. The same week as most councils in England and Wales.
When are Christmas holidays 2026 in North Yorkshire?
21 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027 - 10 school days. The same dates as most councils in England and Wales.
When is February half term 2027 in North Yorkshire?
8–12 February 2027
Monday, 8 February 2027 to Friday, 12 February 2027 - 5 school days. Earlier than most councils, which take 15–19 February 2027.
When are Easter holidays 2027 in North Yorkshire?
22 March – 2 April 2027
Monday, 22 March 2027 to Friday, 2 April 2027 - 10 school days. Most councils take 26 March – 9 April 2027.
When is May half term 2027 in North Yorkshire?
1–4 June 2027
Tuesday, 1 June 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027 - 4 school days. Most councils take 31 May – 4 June 2027.
When are Summer holidays 2027 in North Yorkshire?
27 July – 31 August 2027
Tuesday, 27 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027 - 26 school days. Most councils take 22 July – 31 August 2027.
When do North Yorkshire schools go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Monday, 7 September 2026. Many schools use the first day or two as INSET days, so pupils may start later - each school's own page says.
When do North Yorkshire schools break up for summer 2027?
The summer term ends on Monday, 26 July 2027.