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Dorset printable school calendar 2027/28

Official records checked 1 October 2026. School-specific INSET days and attendance may differ. Missing dates are excluded from downloads.

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School holidays

Dorsetschool holidays2027/28
Holiday	Starts / closes	Ends	Pupils return
October half termPublished holiday	25 Oct 2027	29 Oct 2027	Check with school
Christmas holidaysPublished holiday	20 Dec 2027	31 Dec 2027	Check with school
February half termPublished holiday	14 Feb 2028	18 Feb 2028	Check with school
Easter holidaysPublished holiday	3 Apr 2028	13 Apr 2028	Check with school
May half termPublished holiday	30 May 2028	2 Jun 2028	Check with school
Summer holidaysPublished holiday	24 Jul 2028	31 Aug 2028	Check with school

Additional pupil non-attendance days

Dorsetadditional pupil non-attendance days2027/28
Closure	Starts / closes	Ends	Pupils return
Public school holidayPublished closure	1 May 2028	1 May 2028	Pupils do not attend
Public school holidayPublished closure	29 May 2028	29 May 2028	Pupils do not attend
Public school holidayPublished closure	28 Aug 2028	28 Aug 2028	Pupils do not attend

Confirm with your child's school. Source: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/education-and-training/schools-and-learning/at-school/school-term-holiday-dates · schoolholidaydates.co.uk