School holidays · United Kingdom
Northern Ireland · 2026
6 school breaks in Northern Ireland during 2026. Longest is 62 days (Summer Holidays).
Next school break
Summer Holidays
Jul 1 – Aug 31 · 62 days
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days away
All 2026 school breaks
6 totalListCalendar
Dec22
Christmas Holidays
Dec 22 – Jan 2 · 12 days
12d
Feb12
Mid-term Break
Feb 12 – 13 · 2 days
2d
Apr2
Easter Holidays
Apr 2 – 10 · 9 days
9d
Jul1
Summer Holidays
Jul 1 – Aug 31 · 62 days
62d
Oct29
Halloween Holiday
Oct 29 – 30 · 2 days
2d
Dec21
Christmas Holidays
Dec 21 – Jan 1 · 12 days
12d
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1New Year's Day🌉 4d
2Bridge day → New Year's Day
22–Jan 2Christmas Holidays
February 2026
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12–13Mid-term Break
March 2026
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17Saint Patrick's Day🌉 4d
16Bridge day → Saint Patrick's Day
April 2026
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3Good Friday📅 3d
5Easter
6Easter Monday📅 3d
2–10Easter Holidays
May 2026
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4Early May Bank Holiday📅 3d
25Late May Bank Holiday📅 3d
June 2026
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July 2026
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13Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)📅 3d
1–Aug 31Summer Holidays
August 2026
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31August Bank Holiday📅 3d
September 2026
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October 2026
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29–30Halloween Holiday
November 2026
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December 2026
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25Christmas Day📅 3d
26Boxing Day
21–Jan 1Christmas Holidays
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Jan1
New Year's Day
Mar17
Saint Patrick's Day
Apr3
Good Friday
Apr5
Easter
Apr6
Easter Monday
May4
Early May Bank Holiday
May25
Late May Bank Holiday
Jul13
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)
Aug31
August Bank Holiday
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Important school holiday information · United Kingdom
General information
- •Schools are closed on all public holidays in addition to the listed school holiday periods
- •INSET (teacher training) days may extend holiday periods - check with your school
- •Private schools and academies may have different term dates than state schools
- •Holiday dates may vary between different local councils and authorities
Frequently asked questions
When are school holidays in Northern Ireland 2026?
Northern 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 Northern Ireland have in 2026?
Northern 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 Northern Ireland 2026?
The Christmas school break in Northern Ireland runs December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026.
When is the mid-term school break in Northern Ireland 2026?
The mid-term school break in Northern Ireland runs February 12, 2026 – February 13, 2026.
When is the Easter school break in Northern Ireland 2026?
The Easter school break in Northern Ireland runs April 2, 2026 – April 10, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Northern Ireland 2026?
The summer school break in Northern Ireland runs July 1, 2026 – August 31, 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 Northern Ireland. See the source link below for the official publication.