County term dates
Schools in North Yorkshire are off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
These are North Yorkshire council's standard term dates. Most schools follow them, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — always check your specific school.
Summer Holiday
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Autumn Half-Term
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Back to school:
Christmas 2026
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Back to school:
Spring Half-Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter 2027
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Half-Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holidays
Last day of school:
Back to school:
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When do schools in North Yorkshire go back after the autumn half-term?
Under North Yorkshire council's standard term dates, pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. The last day before Autumn Half-Term was Friday, 23 October 2026. Academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — check your school's own page.
When do schools in North Yorkshire break up for the Christmas 2026?
Under North Yorkshire council's standard term dates, the last day before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. Pupils return on Tuesday, 5 January 2027. Academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days — check your school's own page.
Do all schools in North Yorkshire follow these term dates?
These are North Yorkshire council's standard term dates, which most schools follow. Academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so always check your specific school.