skolåret

Skolåret, or the school year, is the annual period during which schools in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and other Nordic countries organize teaching and coursework. It is typically a multi-term period spanning roughly ten months of instruction, beginning in late summer or early autumn and ending in late spring or early summer. The exact dates and length are determined by national or regional education authorities and may vary by municipality.

Most skolår are divided into terms or semesters, such as the autumn term and the spring term. Classes are interspersed with holidays, including a longer summer vacation, and shorter breaks during autumn, Christmas, and winter or midwinter, depending on the country. The schedule aims to provide a balance between instruction and rest, and to align with school holidays and public breaks.

Country differences are common. In Norway, the year typically runs from mid-August to mid-June, with a short autumn break, a mid-winter break and a longer Christmas break, plus a longer summer vacation. In Sweden, skolåret usually begins in September and ends in late May or early June, with autumn and winter breaks and a shorter spring break. In Denmark, the school year generally runs from August to June, with Christmas and winter holidays and occasional autumn holidays, depending on the municipality. Local authorities set calendars within national guidelines.