The next school holiday is the Autumn half term from Monday 23 October 2023 to
Friday 27 October 2023
Friday 27 October 2023
School term and holiday dates in Dorset
The pattern of school terms and holidays can be different depending on the school. This is because schools use 5 of the 195 school days for staff development. Check the school's website or contact them for confirmation of dates.
September 2023 to August 2024 school year
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn half term | Monday 23 October 2023 to Friday 27 October 2023 |
| Autumn term ends | Friday 15 December 2023 |
| Christmas holiday | Monday 18 December 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day 2023 | Monday 25 December 2023 |
| Boxing Day 2023 | Tuesday 26 December 2023 |
| New Year's Day 2024 | Monday 1 January 2024 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring term starts | Tuesday 2 January 2024 |
| Spring half term | Monday 12 February 2024 to Friday 16 February 2024 |
| Spring term ends | Thursday 28 March 2024 |
| Easter holiday | Friday 29 March 2024 to Friday 12 April 2024 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Good Friday 2024 | Friday 29 March 2024 |
| Easter Monday 2024 | Monday 1 April 2024 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer term starts | Monday 15 April 2024 |
| Summer half term | Monday 27 May 2024 to Friday 31 May 2024 |
| Summer term ends | Tuesday 23 July 2024 |
| Summer holiday | Wednesday 24 July 2024 to Friday 30 August 2024 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early May bank holiday | Monday 6 May 2024 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday 27 May 2024 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday 26 August 2024 |
September 2024 to August 2025 school year
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn term starts | Tuesday 3 September 2024 |
| Autumn half term | Monday 28 October 2024 to Friday 1 November 2024 |
| Autumn term ends | Friday 20 December 2024 |
| Christmas holiday | Monday 23 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day 2024 | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
| Boxing Day 2024 | Thursday 26 December 2024 |
| New Year's Day 2025 | Wednesday 1 January 2025 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring term starts | Monday 6 January 2025 |
| Spring half term | Monday 17 February 2025 to Friday 21 February 2025 |
| Spring term ends | Friday 4 April 2025 |
| Easter holiday |
Monday 7 April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Good Friday 2025 | Friday 18 April 2025 |
| Easter Monday 2025 | Monday 21 April 2025 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer term starts | Tuesday 22 April 2025 |
| Summer half term | Monday 26 May 2025 to Friday 30 May 2025 |
| Summer term ends | Wednesday 23 July 2025 |
| Summer holiday | Thursday 24 July 2025 to Friday 29 August 2025 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Early May bank holiday | Monday 5 May 2025 |
| Spring bank holiday | Monday 26 May 2025 |
| Summer bank holiday | Monday 25 August 2025 |