Term Dates for 2026 – 2027
The following are based on the recommended term and holiday dates provided by City of York Council for schools in the City of York area for the academic year 2026-2027, taking into account that all schools will also be closed to pupils for a further five staff training/professional development days.
Information about the term dates for all City of York maintained schools can be found on the City of York Council website.
| Autumn Term |
| PD Day 1 |
Monday 7th September 2026 (No children in school) |
| Half Term 1 |
Tuesday 8th September 2026 to Friday 23rd October 2026 |
| PD Day 2 |
Friday 9th October 2026 (No children in school) |
| October Holidays |
Monday 26th October 2026 to Friday 30th October 2026 |
| Half Term 2 |
Monday 2nd November 2026 to Friday 18th December 2026 |
| PD Day 3 |
Friday 27th November 2026 (No children in school) |
| Christmas Holidays |
Monday 21st December 2026 – Friday 4th January 2027 |
| Spring Term |
| PD Day 4 |
Monday 4th January 2027 (No children in school) |
| Half Term 1 |
Tuesday 5th January 2027 to Friday 5th February 2027 |
| February Holidays |
Monday 8th February 2027 to Friday 12th February 2027 |
| Half Term 2 |
Monday 15th February 2027 to Friday 19th March 2027 |
| Easter Holidays |
Monday 22nd March 2027 – Friday 2nd April 2027 |
| Summer Term |
| Half Term 1 |
Monday 5th 2027 April to Friday 28th 2027 May |
| May Bank Holiday |
Monday 3rd May 2027 (No students in school) |
| May Half Term Holidays |
Monday 31st May 2027 to Friday 4th June 2027 |
| Half Term 2 |
Monday 7th June 2027 to Friday 23rd July 2027 |
| PD Day 5 |
Monday 26th July 2027 (No children in school) |
| Summer Holidays |
From Monday 26th July 2027 for the children |
Term Dates as .pdf Documents
