Leave HackerGuidesPlan my yearNorth Yorkshire school holidays 2026/27 and 2027/28
North Yorkshire's school holidays and term dates for 2026/27 and 2027/28, from North Yorkshire Council. North Yorkshire schools break up for Christmas on Friday 18 December 2026 and go back on Monday 4 January (an INSET day). For a parent, the best value is Christmas 2026: book 3 days, get 10 off (Fri 25 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027). February half term 2027 is Sat 6 Feb to Sun 14 Feb 2027 (one week), a week earlier than most English councils' dates: Sat 13 Feb to Sun 21 Feb 2027 (one week, 48 of 50 councils).
North Yorkshire school holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | Off, weekends included | Leave to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| October half termone week | 24 Oct to 1 Novback Mon 2 Nov | 5 days → 9 off |
| Christmas holidaystwo weeks | 19 Dec to 3 Janback Mon 4 Jan INSET day | 7 days → 16 off |
| February half termone week | 6 to 14 Febback Mon 15 Feb | 5 days → 9 off |
| Easter holidaystwo weeks | 20 Mar to 4 Aprback Mon 5 Apr | 8 days → 16 off |
| May half termone week | 29 May to 6 Junback Mon 7 Jun | 4 days → 9 off |
| Summer holidaysfive weeks and 4 days | 27 Jul to 5 Sepback Mon 6 Sep | 28 days → 41 off |
Training (INSET) days set by the council: Fri 23 Oct 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027 and Mon 26 Jul 2027. Pupils are off. Check with your school: schools set their other training days themselves.
Each row is a month, from the 1st on the left. The yellow stickers are the school holidays.
Term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring term | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Summer term | Mon 5 Apr 2027 | Mon 26 Jul 2027 |
The terms between Christmas, Easter and the summer. Half terms and the other holidays above fall inside them.
How North Yorkshire compares
- February half term 2027 is Sat 6 Feb to Sun 14 Feb 2027 (one week), a week earlier than most English councils' dates: Sat 13 Feb to Sun 21 Feb 2027 (one week, 48 of 50 councils).
- Easter holidays 2027 are Sat 20 Mar to Sun 4 Apr 2027 (two weeks), a week earlier than most English councils' dates: Fri 26 Mar to Sun 11 Apr 2027 (two weeks and 1 day, 41 of 50 councils).
- Summer holidays 2027 are Tue 27 Jul to Sun 5 Sep 2027 (five weeks and 4 days), a week later than the most common English dates: Thu 22 Jul to Tue 31 Aug 2027 (five weeks and 4 days, 17 of 50 councils).
Its October half term, Christmas holidays and May half term match the most common English dates.
Compared with the 50 English councils we have 2026/27 dates for. Every English council side by side.
The best days of leave to book in 2026/27
To be off for every school holiday day in 2026/27 you'd need 60 days of leave, including the council's INSET days. Full-time workers are entitled to at least 28 days a year, and that can include the bank holidays, so most families mix leave with a second parent, family and holiday clubs. These are the holidays where a day of leave goes furthest:
Christmas 2026: book 3 days, get 10 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
Easter holidays 2027: book 4 days, get 10 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
May half term 2027: book 4 days, get 9 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
About these dates: The council sets three training days, including the last day of term; schools set two more. Early February half term and Easter holiday.
Source: North Yorkshire Council's term dates page, checked on 26 October 2026. Bank holidays from gov.uk.
North Yorkshire school holidays 2027/28
| Holiday | Off, weekends included | Leave to cover it |
|---|---|---|
| October half termone week | 23 to 31 Octback Mon 1 Nov | 5 days → 9 off |
| Christmas holidaystwo weeks and 1 day | 18 Dec to 3 Janback Tue 4 Jan INSET day | 8 days → 17 off |
| February half termone week | 19 to 27 Febback Mon 28 Feb | 5 days → 9 off |
| Easter holidaystwo weeks | 8 to 23 Aprback Mon 24 Apr | 8 days → 16 off |
| May half termone week | 27 May to 4 Junback Mon 5 Jun | 4 days → 9 off |
| Summer holidaysfive weeks and 2 days | 26 Jul to 31 Augback Fri 1 Sep | 26 days → 37 off |
Training (INSET) days set by the council: Mon 6 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028 and Tue 25 Jul 2028. Pupils are off. Check with your school: schools set their other training days themselves.
Each row is a month, from the 1st on the left. The yellow stickers are the school holidays.
Term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn term | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring term | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 7 Apr 2028 |
| Summer term | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Tue 25 Jul 2028 |
The terms between Christmas, Easter and the summer. Half terms and the other holidays above fall inside them.
How North Yorkshire compares
- February half term 2028 is Sat 19 Feb to Sun 27 Feb 2028 (one week), a week later than most English councils' dates: Sat 12 Feb to Sun 20 Feb 2028 (one week, 39 of 49 councils).
- Easter holidays 2028 are Sat 8 Apr to Sun 23 Apr 2028 (two weeks), a week later than most English councils' dates: Sat 1 Apr to Mon 17 Apr 2028 (two weeks and 1 day, 29 of 49 councils).
- Summer holidays 2028 are Wed 26 Jul to Thu 31 Aug 2028 (five weeks and 2 days), a week later than most English councils' dates: Sat 22 Jul to Thu 31 Aug 2028 (five weeks and 4 days, 28 of 49 councils).
Its October half term, Christmas holidays and May half term match the most common English dates.
Compared with the 49 English councils we have 2027/28 dates for. Every English council side by side.
The best days of leave to book in 2027/28
To be off for every school holiday day in 2027/28 you'd need 59 days of leave, including the council's INSET days. Full-time workers are entitled to at least 28 days a year, and that can include the bank holidays, so most families mix leave with a second parent, family and holiday clubs. These are the holidays where a day of leave goes furthest:
Christmas 2027: book 3 days, get 10 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
Easter holidays 2028: book 4 days, get 10 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
May half term 2028: book 4 days, get 9 off
Open it in the planner to see it in your year and get the message for your manager.
About these dates: The council sets three training days, on the first and last days of term and 4 January; schools set two more. February half term is late (21 to 25 February).
Source: North Yorkshire Council's term dates page, checked on 26 October 2026. Bank holidays from gov.uk.
Which schools use these dates
These are North Yorkshire Council's dates for community and voluntary controlled schools. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own, and independent schools always do, so check with your school before you book. Most training (INSET) days are set by each school.
Taking children out of school in term time has its own rules: can I take my child on holiday in term time? Work in a school? Teachers and annual leave.
Questions
When is October half term 2026 in North Yorkshire?
Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov 2026, weekends included: one week off school. The last day of school before it is Friday 23 October and pupils go back on Monday 2 November.
When is October half term 2027 in North Yorkshire?
Sat 23 Oct to Sun 31 Oct 2027, weekends included: one week off school. The last day of school before it is Friday 22 October and pupils go back on Monday 1 November.
When do North Yorkshire schools break up for Christmas 2026?
The last day of term is Friday 18 December 2026. The holiday runs Sat 19 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027, and schools go back on Monday 4 January 2027 (an INSET day).
When are the summer holidays 2027 in North Yorkshire?
Tue 27 Jul to Sun 5 Sep 2027: five weeks and 4 days off school. The last day of term is Monday 26 July.
When are the summer holidays 2028 in North Yorkshire?
Wed 26 Jul to Thu 31 Aug 2028: five weeks and 2 days off school. The last day of term is Tuesday 25 July.
What's the best time to book annual leave around the North Yorkshire school holidays?
Christmas 2026: book Tue 29 to Thu 31 Dec (3 days) and you're off Friday 25 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, 10 days with the children. Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day are bank holidays, so they come free.
How much annual leave do I need to cover the North Yorkshire school holidays?
60 days in 2026/27 and 59 days in 2027/28, to be off for every school holiday day and the council's INSET days, Monday to Friday. With 25 days of leave that's about 42% of 2026/27.
Do all schools in North Yorkshire follow these dates?
These are North Yorkshire Council's dates for community and voluntary controlled schools. Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own, and independent schools always do, so check with your school before you book. Most training (INSET) days are set by each school.