There are six major holiday breaks during the academic year, providing families with regular opportunities to plan time away from school. The North Yorkshire School Holidays calendar includes the summer, Christmas, and Easter breaks, as well as three half-term holidays.
This page contains clear and up-to-date information on North Yorkshire school holidays and term dates, all in one location. It allows families to stay informed and plan confidently throughout the school year.
North Yorkshire School Holidays 2025/2026
Here are the official North Yorkshire school holidays and term dates for the 2025-2026 academic year, presented clearly.
2025-2026 Term Dates
- Autumn term starts: Monday 1 September 2025
- Professional development training day: Monday 1 September 2025
- Half-term holiday: Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025
- Christmas holiday: Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026
- Spring term starts: Monday 5 January 2026
- Professional development training day: Monday 5 January 2026
- Half-term holiday: Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026
- Easter holiday: Monday 30 March 2026 to Friday 10 April 2026
- Summer term starts: Monday 13 April 2026
- Half-term holiday: Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
- Professional development training day: Monday 20 July 2026
- Term ends: Monday 20 July 2026
2025-2026 Bank holidays
- Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026
Find UK School Holidays by Council
Looking for official school holiday dates across the UK? Browse our complete guide to UK school holidays organised by council so you can quickly find accurate term dates and plan family activities with confidence.
North Yorkshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Here are the confirmed North Yorkshire school holidays (2026-2027) for the county.
2026-2027 Term Dates
- 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
- 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
2026-2027 Bank holidays
- Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 3 May 2027
- Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 31 May 2027
Check more: Leeds School Holidays
Key Holidays in North Yorkshire School
Just need the big ones at a glance? Here are the main school closure dates for the next two years, laid out so you can book those getaways without a second thought.
| Holiday Period | 2025-2026 Dates | 2026-2027 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| October Half Term | 27 Oct – 31 Oct 2025 | 26 Oct – 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas Holiday | 22 Dec 2025 – 2 Jan 2026 | 21 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 |
| February Half Term | 16 Feb – 20 Feb 2026 | 8 Feb – 12 Feb 2027 |
| Easter Holiday | 30 Mar – 10 Apr 2026 | 22 Mar – 2 Apr 2027 |
| May/June Half Term | 25 May – 29 May 2026 | 1 Jun – 4 Jun 2027 |
| Summer Term Ends | 20 Jul 2026 | 26 Jul 2027 |
INSET Days in North Yorkshire
Ah, the teacher training days—the ones that always seem to sneak up on you. The council sets three of these five professional development training days to ensure consistency across the county. Here’s when pupils are guaranteed to be off.
Academic Year 2025/2026
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Monday 5 January 2026
- Monday 20 July 2026
Academic Year 2026/2027
- Friday 23 October 2026
- Monday 4 January 2027
- Monday 26 July 2027
Have a Question About School Holiday Dates?
If you’ve spotted an issue, need clarification, or have a question about UK school holidays or term dates, feel free to get in touch with us.
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Useful Resources
For the ultimate source of information, especially if your child attends an academy or foundation school that may have slight variations, go straight to the horse’s mouth.
- North Yorkshire Council:
FAQs
Are the term dates the same for all schools in North Yorkshire?
Not necessarily. While community schools and voluntary controlled schools follow these dates exactly, academies and faith schools can set their own.
What are INSET days, and when are they in North Yorkshire?
INSET days are teacher training days when pupils don’t attend school. North Yorkshire Council sets three common dates each year, but each school chooses two additional days.
When does the summer term start in 2026?
The summer term starts on Monday, 13 April 2026.
What are the Easter holiday dates for North Yorkshire schools in 2027?
The Easter holiday in 2027 is from Monday, 22 March, to Friday, 2 April, 2027.
Why do North Yorkshire school term dates sometimes change?
The council consults with neighboring authorities and schools each year, considering factors like term length and alignment with bordering counties.