Ireland School Calendars
Plan ahead with complete term dates, holidays, and breaks for Irish primary and secondary schools
Academic Year 2025-2026
Term Dates & School Holidays
| Event | Primary Schools | Secondary Schools |
|---|---|---|
| School Year Starts | First week of September 2025 | First week of September 2025 |
| October Mid-Term Break | Mon 27 Oct - Fri 31 Oct 2025 | Mon 27 Oct - Fri 31 Oct 2025 |
| Christmas Holidays | Fri 19 Dec 2025 - Mon 5 Jan 2026 | Fri 19 Dec 2025 - Mon 5 Jan 2026 |
| February Mid-Term Break | Thu 19 Feb - Fri 20 Feb 2026* | Mon 16 Feb - Fri 20 Feb 2026 |
| Easter Holidays | Fri 27 Mar - Mon 13 Apr 2026 | Fri 27 Mar - Mon 13 Apr 2026 |
| Summer Holidays | Late June 2026 | Early June 2026 |
* Primary schools have the option to extend February mid-term to a full 5-day break
Public Holidays 2026
New Year's Day
St. Brigid's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Easter Monday
May Day
June Bank Holiday
August Bank Holiday
October Bank Holiday
Christmas Day
St. Stephen's Day
Academic Year 2026-2027
Term Dates & School Holidays
| Event | Primary Schools | Secondary Schools |
|---|---|---|
| School Year Starts | First week of September 2026 | First week of September 2026 |
| October Mid-Term Break | Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct 2026 | Mon 26 Oct - Fri 30 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas Holidays | Tue 22 Dec 2026 - Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Tue 22 Dec 2026 - Wed 6 Jan 2027 |
| February Mid-Term Break | Thu 18 Feb - Fri 19 Feb 2027* | Mon 15 Feb - Fri 19 Feb 2027 |
| Easter Holidays | Fri 26 Mar - Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 26 Mar - Mon 12 Apr 2027 |
| Summer Holidays | Late June 2027 | Early June 2027 |
* Primary schools have the option to extend February mid-term to a full 5-day break
Public Holidays 2027
New Year's Day
St. Brigid's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Easter Monday
May Bank Holiday
June Bank Holiday
August Bank Holiday
October Bank Holiday
Christmas Day
St. Stephen's Day
Important Information
📚 Required Tuition Days
Primary: 182 days
Secondary: 166 days
⚠️ Contingency Arrangements
In case of unforeseen closures (e.g., severe weather), schools may reduce February mid-term by up to 3 days or shorten Easter break by up to 3 days.
🏫 School-Specific Dates
Individual schools may have additional closure days for staff training or development. Always verify dates with your specific school.
Calendar information compiled from official sources including the Department of Education and Citizens Information. Last updated: February 2026.