Risedale School term dates 2026/27 and 2027/28
Term dates and school holidays for Risedale School, a secondary school in Catterick Garrison.
Next holidayOctober half term: Fri 23 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026
2026/27
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 9 September 2026 | Thu 22 October 2026 |
| Term 2 | Mon 2 November 2026 | Fri 18 December 2026 |
| Term 1 | Tue 5 January 2027 | Fri 5 February 2027 |
| Term 2 | Mon 15 February 2027 | Fri 19 March 2027 |
| Term 1 | Mon 5 April 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Term 2 | Mon 7 June 2027 | Fri 23 July 2027 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Training DayINSET | Mon 7 September 2026 |
| Training DayINSET | Tue 8 September 2026 |
| Training DayINSET | Fri 23 October 2026 |
| October half term | Fri 23 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026 |
| October half term | Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026 |
| Christmas Holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 December 2026 – Mon 4 January 2027 |
| Training DayINSET | Mon 4 January 2027 |
| February half term | Mon 8 Feb – Fri 12 February 2027 |
| Easter Holiday | Mon 22 Mar – Fri 2 April 2027 |
| May Bank Holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Mon 31 May 2027 |
| May half term | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| May half term | Tue 1 Jun – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| Training DayINSET | Mon 26 July 2027 |
| Summer holiday | Mon 26 Jul – Tue 7 September 2027 |
2027/28
| Term | First day | Last day |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Wed 8 September 2027 | Fri 22 October 2027 |
| Term 2 | Mon 1 November 2027 | Fri 17 December 2027 |
| Term 1 | Wed 5 January 2028 | Fri 18 February 2028 |
| Term 2 | Mon 28 February 2028 | Fri 7 April 2028 |
| Term 1 | Mon 24 April 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Term 2 | Mon 5 June 2028 | Fri 21 July 2028 |
Holidays and closures
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Training DayINSET | Mon 6 September 2027 |
| Training DayINSET | Tue 7 September 2027 |
| October half term | Mon 25 Oct – Fri 29 October 2027 |
| Christmas Holiday | Mon 20 Dec – Fri 31 December 2027 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 20 December 2027 – Tue 4 January 2028 |
| Bank Holiday | Mon 3 January 2028 |
| Training DayINSET | Tue 4 January 2028 |
| February half term | Mon 21 Feb – Fri 25 February 2028 |
| Easter Holiday | Mon 10 Apr – Fri 21 April 2028 |
| May Bank Holiday | Mon 1 May 2028 |
| May half term | Mon 29 May – Fri 2 June 2028 |
| Training DayINSET | Mon 24 July 2028 |
| Training DayINSET | Tue 25 July 2028 |
| Summer holiday | From Mon 24 July 2028 |
Before you book
These dates are taken from Risedale School’s website. INSET days are listed where the school publishes them. Schools do occasionally change a date during the year, so check with the school before booking anything you can’t move.
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Quick answers
When does Risedale School go back in September 2026?
The autumn term starts on Wed 9 September 2026.
When is October half term at Risedale School?
Fri 23 Oct – Fri 30 October 2026.
When does Risedale School break up for Christmas?
The Christmas holiday runs Mon 21 December 2026 – Fri 1 January 2027.
When is the Easter holiday?
Mon 22 Mar – Fri 2 April 2027.
When is the last day of the school year?
Fri 23 July 2027.
How many INSET days does Risedale School have?
5 published so far: Mon 7 September 2026; Tue 8 September 2026; Fri 23 October 2026; Mon 4 January 2027; Mon 26 July 2027.
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