The term dates City of York Council sets for its community and voluntary controlled schools, and the dates of 27 York schools we have read individually.
Council term dates 2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|
| Autumn term (first half) | Mon 7 September 2026 | Fri 23 October 2026 |
| Autumn term (second half) | Mon 2 November 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Spring term (first half) | Mon 4 January 2027 | Fri 5 February 2027 |
| Spring term (second half) | Mon 15 February 2027 | Fri 19 March 2027 |
| Summer term (first half) | Mon 5 April 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer term (second half) | Mon 7 June 2027 | Mon 26 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 8 Feb – Fri 12 February 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 22 Mar – Fri 2 April 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Tue 27 Jul – Sun 5 September 2027 |
Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own dates, and every school chooses its own INSET days. Check your child’s school below.
Council term dates 2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|
| Autumn term (first half) | Mon 6 September 2027 | Fri 22 October 2027 |
| Autumn term (second half) | Mon 1 November 2027 | Fri 17 December 2027 |
| Spring term (first half) | Wed 5 January 2028 | Fri 18 February 2028 |
| Spring term (second half) | Mon 28 February 2028 | Fri 7 April 2028 |
| Summer term (first half) | Mon 24 April 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer term (second half) | Mon 5 June 2028 | Wed 26 July 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|
| October half term | Mon 25 Oct – Fri 29 October 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 20 December 2027 – Tue 4 January 2028 |
| February half term | Mon 21 Feb – Fri 25 February 2028 |
| Easter holiday | Mon 10 Apr – Fri 21 April 2028 |
| May half term | Mon 29 May – Fri 2 June 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Thu 27 July 2028 |
Academies, free schools, foundation and voluntary aided schools can set their own dates, and every school chooses its own INSET days. Check your child’s school below.