School holidays
Ireland · 2026
6 school breaks in Ireland during 2026. Longest is 61 days (Summer Holidays).
Next school break
Summer Holidays
Jun 29 – Aug 28 · 61 days
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days away
All 2026 school breaks
6 totalListCalendar
Dec19
Christmas Holiday
Dec 19 – Jan 5 · 18 days
18d
Feb16
February Mid-Term
Feb 16 – 20 · 5 days
5d
Mar27
Easter Holiday
Mar 27 – Apr 10 · 15 days
15d
Jun29
Summer Holidays
Jun 29 – Aug 28 · 61 days
61d
Oct26
October Mid-Term
Oct 26 – 30 · 5 days
5d
Dec21
Christmas Holiday
Dec 21 – Jan 4 · 15 days
15d
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
19–Jan 5Christmas Holiday
February 2026
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2February Bank Holiday📅 3d
16–20February Mid-Term
March 2026
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17Saint Patrick's Day🌉 4d
16Bridge day → Saint Patrick's Day
27–Apr 10Easter Holiday
April 2026
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6Easter Monday📅 3d
May 2026
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4First Monday in May📅 3d
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1June Bank Holiday📅 3d
29–Aug 28Summer Holidays
July 2026
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3August Bank Holiday📅 3d
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26October Bank Holiday📅 3d
26–30October Mid-Term
November 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Saint Stephen's Day
21–Jan 4Christmas Holiday
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Feb2
February Bank Holiday
Mar17
Saint Patrick's Day
Apr6
Easter Monday
May4
First Monday in May
Jun1
June Bank Holiday
Aug3
August Bank Holiday
Oct26
October Bank Holiday
Dec25
Christmas Day
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Important school holiday information · Ireland
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
- •Individual schools may use inset days to extend holiday periods.
- •School holiday dates may vary between schools and regions.
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Ireland 2026?
Ireland schools have 6 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Ireland have in 2026?
Ireland schools observe 6 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the Christmas school break in Ireland 2026?
The Christmas school break in Ireland runs December 19, 2025 – January 5, 2026.
When is the mid-term school break in Ireland 2026?
The mid-term school break in Ireland runs February 16, 2026 – February 20, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in Ireland 2026?
The Easter school break in Ireland runs March 27, 2026 – April 10, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Ireland 2026?
The summer school break in Ireland runs June 29, 2026 – August 28, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Ireland. See the source link below for the official publication.