Post-Christmas Term
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42 days
Schools reopened Mon 5 Jan 2026 after the Christmas break.
Ireland School Holidays 2026: Term Dates
Ireland’s Department of Education standardises mid-term, Christmas and Easter breaks nationwide. Summer holidays and the exact start of the school year are set by each school. February mid-term dates below use the post-primary full week; primary schools close Thursday–Friday and may extend with discretionary days.
Source: Department of Education and Youth (Ireland)Last verified
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2026 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| February Mid-term Break Post-primary: Mon 16–Fri 20 Feb. Primary: closed Thu 19–Fri 20 Feb; may use 3 discretionary days for Mon 16–Fri 20. | Start | End | Duration5 days |
| Easter Break Schools reopen Mon 13 Apr 2026. | Start | End | Duration16 days |
| Summer Holidays Not standardised. Schools set summer start/end; typically closed for July and most or all of August. Representative primary-style window; post-primary summer is often longer. | Start | End | Duration65 days |
| October Mid-term Break | Start | End | Duration5 days |
| Christmas Break Schools reopen Wed 6 Jan 2027. | Start | End | Duration14 days |
2026 school term dates
Pre-Easter Term
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35 days
Final school day before Easter is Fri 27 Mar 2026 (unless contingency shortens the break).
Summer Term
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75 days
Representative primary-style end (last week of June). Post-primary schools usually finish before the June bank holiday (Mon 1 Jun 2026).
Autumn Term
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56 days
Representative start in the week of 1 Sep 2026. Exact opening dates are school-set.
Pre-Christmas Term
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53 days
Final school day before Christmas is Tue 22 Dec 2026.
School holiday periods
February Mid-term Break school holidays 2026
February Mid-term Break runs from 16 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 20 Feb 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The February Mid-term Break end on 20 Feb 2026 (Fri). Pre-Easter Term begins and schools reopen on 21 Feb 2026 (Sat).
Easter Break school holidays 2026
Easter Break runs from 28 Mar 2026 (Sat) – 12 Apr 2026 (Sun) (16 days inclusive). The Easter Break end on 12 Apr 2026 (Sun). Summer Term begins and schools reopen on 13 Apr 2026 (Mon).
Summer Holidays school holidays 2026
Summer Holidays runs from 27 Jun 2026 (Sat) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun) (65 days inclusive). The Summer Holidays end on 30 Aug 2026 (Sun). Autumn Term begins and schools reopen on 31 Aug 2026 (Mon).
October Mid-term Break school holidays 2026
October Mid-term Break runs from 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The October Mid-term Break end on 30 Oct 2026 (Fri). Pre-Christmas Term begins and schools reopen on 31 Oct 2026 (Sat).
Christmas Break school holidays 2026
Christmas Break runs from 23 Dec 2026 (Wed) – 5 Jan 2027 (Tue) (14 days inclusive).
Ireland school start and reopening dates in 2026
- After the February Mid-term Break
- Schools reopen (Pre-Easter Term begins)
- After the Easter Break
- Schools reopen (Summer Term begins)
- After the Summer Holidays
- Schools reopen (Autumn Term begins)
- After the October Mid-term Break
- Schools reopen (Pre-Christmas Term begins)
- School year ends
FAQ
When are the February Mid-term Break school holidays in Ireland in 2026?
The February Mid-term Break run from 16 Feb 2026 (Mon) to 20 Feb 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).
When is the February mid-term break in Ireland 2026?
Post-primary schools close Monday, 16 February 2026 to Friday, 20 February 2026. Primary schools close Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February, and may use discretionary days to match the full week.
When are the Easter Break school holidays in Ireland in 2026?
The Easter Break run from 28 Mar 2026 (Sat) to 12 Apr 2026 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).
When is the Easter break in Ireland 2026?
Schools’ final day is Friday, 27 March 2026; they reopen Monday, 13 April 2026. On TermBreaks the holiday window is Saturday, 28 March to Sunday, 12 April 2026.
When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in Ireland in 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from 27 Jun 2026 (Sat) to 30 Aug 2026 (Sun) (65 days inclusive).
When is the October mid-term break in Ireland 2026?
All schools close Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026 inclusive.
When are the October Mid-term Break school holidays in Ireland in 2026?
The October Mid-term Break run from 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) to 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).
When is the Christmas break in Ireland 2026?
Schools’ final day is Tuesday, 22 December 2026; they reopen Wednesday, 6 January 2027. On TermBreaks the holiday window is Wednesday, 23 December 2026 to Tuesday, 5 January 2027.
When are the Christmas Break school holidays in Ireland in 2026?
The Christmas Break run from 23 Dec 2026 (Wed) to 5 Jan 2027 (Tue) (14 days inclusive).
When are the Summer Holidays in Ireland 2026?
Summer dates are school-set. TermBreaks shows a representative primary-style window from Saturday, 27 June 2026 to Sunday, 30 August 2026. Post-primary schools often finish before the June bank holiday; confirm with your school.
When do schools reopen after February Mid-term Break in Ireland?
Schools reopen on 21 Feb 2026 (Sat) for the start of Pre-Easter Term.
When do schools reopen after Easter Break in Ireland?
Schools reopen on 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) for the start of Summer Term.
When do schools reopen after Summer Holidays in Ireland?
Schools reopen on 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) for the start of Autumn Term.
When do schools reopen after October Mid-term Break in Ireland?
Schools reopen on 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) for the start of Pre-Christmas Term.
When does Post-Christmas Term start in Ireland in 2026?
Post-Christmas Term runs from 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) to 15 Feb 2026 (Sun).
When does Pre-Easter Term start in Ireland in 2026?
Pre-Easter Term runs from 21 Feb 2026 (Sat) to 27 Mar 2026 (Fri).
When does Summer Term start in Ireland in 2026?
Summer Term runs from 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) to 26 Jun 2026 (Fri).
When does Autumn Term start in Ireland in 2026?
Autumn Term runs from 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) to 25 Oct 2026 (Sun).
When does Pre-Christmas Term start in Ireland in 2026?
Pre-Christmas Term runs from 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) to 22 Dec 2026 (Tue).
What is the next school holiday in Ireland?
October Mid-term Break is happening now until 30 Oct 2026 (Fri). See the October Mid-term Break section (#october-mid-term-school-holidays) for full dates.
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School terms: Post-Christmas Term, 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 15 Feb 2026 (Sun); Pre-Easter Term, 21 Feb 2026 (Sat) – 27 Mar 2026 (Fri); Summer Term, 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) – 26 Jun 2026 (Fri); Autumn Term, 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) – 25 Oct 2026 (Sun); Pre-Christmas Term, 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) – 22 Dec 2026 (Tue). School breaks: February Mid-term Break, 16 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 20 Feb 2026 (Fri); Easter Break, 28 Mar 2026 (Sat) – 12 Apr 2026 (Sun); Summer Holidays, 27 Jun 2026 (Sat) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun); October Mid-term Break, 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri); Christmas Break, 23 Dec 2026 (Wed) – 5 Jan 2027 (Tue)
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