Ethel Walker SchoolA reminder that early departures for vacations are strongly discouraged and should be avoided except for the most urgent of situations. Transportation to and from Bradley Airport and Union Station in Hartford on the days before and at the end of break is provided for those who sign up in advance with the Dean of Students. For information on transportation, please contact Director of Residential Life and Student Activities Mallory Pasquariello at +1-860-408-4237.
Dates are subject to change. Last updated November 2023.
| Saturday, December 2 | SATs |
| Monday, December 11-Friday, December 15 | Review Days and Mid-Year Assessments |
| Friday, December 15 | Winter Break Begins After Last Commitment Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, January 2 | Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 3 | Classes Resume |
| Thursday, February 1 | Winter Long Weekend Begins After Last Commitment Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, February 5 | Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, February 6 | Classes Resume |
| Friday, March 1 | March Break Begins After Last Commitment Dorms Close at 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, March 18 | Dorms Open at 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, March 19 | Classes Resume |
| Monday, April 22 | Spring Term Holiday – No Classes |
| Saturday, May 4 | SATs |
| Tuesday, May 28-Friday, May 31 | Final Assessments |
| Friday, May 31 | Middle School Promotion |
| Saturday, June 1 | Baccalaureate and Prize Night |
| Sunday, June 2 | Commencement |
| Dorms Close at 3:00 p.m. |
