Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole School Term Dates

School Term Dates Sept 2026 - July 2027

Autumn Term: Starts early September 2026 – Ends December 17, 2026
Half Term: 26 October - 30 October 2026
Spring Term: 4 January – 25 March 2027
Half Term: 15 February 2027 – 19 February 2027
Easter Break: 26 March 2027 – 9 April 2027
Summer Term: Starts 12 April 2027 – 23 July 2027
Half Term: 31st May - 4th June 2027

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