WE’RE into a new year once again.

With it brings the possibility for new adventures and experiences.

Many of us will be starting to plan the year ahead whether it be holidays, visits to family and friends or weddings, sporting events or shows we’ll be attending.

Those with children will have to plan these events around school holidays.

School holiday dates for 2023 in the Dorset Council area:

Spring term: January 3, 2023, to March 31, 2023

Half term: February 13, 2023, to February 17, 2023

Easter holiday: April 3, 2023, to April 14, 2023

Summer term: April 17, 2023, to July 21, 2023

Half term: May 29, 2023, to June 2, 2023

Summer holiday: From July 24, 2023

Autumn term: September 1, 2023, to December 15, 2023

Half term: October 23, 2023, to October 27, 2023

Christmas holiday: December 18, 2023, to January 1, 2024

And here’s a reminder of the bank holidays in 2023:

Monday, January 2 – New Year’s Day

Friday, April 7 – Good Friday

Monday, April 10 – Easter Monday

Monday, May 1 – Early May bank holiday

Monday, May 8 – Bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III

Monday, May 29 – Spring bank holiday

Monday, August 28 – Summer bank holiday

Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 26 – Boxing Day