Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole School Term Dates

School Term Dates Sept 2025 - July 2026

Autumn Term: 3 September 2025 – 19 December 2025
- Half Term: 27 October – 31 October 2025
Spring Term: 5 January 2026 – 27 March 2026
- Half Term: 16 February – 20 February 2026
  Easter Break: 30 March – 10 April 2026
Summer Term: 13 April 2026 – 22 July 2026
- Half Term: 25 May – 29 May 2026

School Term Dates Sept 2026 - July 2027

Autumn Term: Starts early September 2026 – Ends December 17, 2026
Half Term: 6 October 2026 – 30 October 2026
Spring Term: 4 January 2027 – 25 March 2026
Half Term: 15 February 2027 – 19 February 2027
Easter Break: 30 March 2027 – 9 April 2027
Summer Term: Starts 12 April 2027 – 23 July 2027

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