Post-Christmas Term
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40 days
Schools reopened Wed 6 Jan 2027 after the Christmas break.
Ireland School Holidays 2027: Term Dates
Ireland’s Department of Education standardises mid-term, Christmas and Easter breaks nationwide (Circular 0018/2026). Summer holidays and school-year opening dates are set by each school. February mid-term dates below use the post-primary full week.
Source: Department of Education and Youth (Ireland)Last verified
Next Ireland school holiday
108 days away
The first school holiday in 2027 is February Mid-term Break, from 15 Feb 2027 to 19 Feb 2027 — 108 days away. Schools reopen on .
2027 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| February Mid-term Break Post-primary: Mon 15–Fri 19 Feb. Primary: closed Thu 18–Fri 19 Feb; may use 3 discretionary days for Mon 15–Fri 19. | Start | End | Duration5 days |
| Easter Break Schools reopen Mon 5 Apr 2027. | 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 Thu 6 Jan 2028. | Start | End | Duration14 days |
2027 school term dates
Pre-Easter Term
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28 days
Final school day before Easter is Fri 19 Mar 2027 (unless contingency shortens the break).
Summer Term
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82 days
Representative primary-style end (last week of June). Post-primary schools usually finish before the June bank holiday (Mon 7 Jun 2027).
Autumn Term
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56 days
Representative start in the week of 1 Sep 2027. Exact opening dates are school-set.
Pre-Christmas Term
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54 days
Final school day before Christmas is Wed 22 Dec 2027.
School holiday periods
February Mid-term Break school holidays 2027
February Mid-term Break runs from 15 Feb 2027 (Mon) – 19 Feb 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The February Mid-term Break end on 19 Feb 2027 (Fri). Pre-Easter Term begins and schools reopen on 20 Feb 2027 (Sat).
Easter Break school holidays 2027
Easter Break runs from 20 Mar 2027 (Sat) – 4 Apr 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive). The Easter Break end on 4 Apr 2027 (Sun). Summer Term begins and schools reopen on 5 Apr 2027 (Mon).
Summer Holidays school holidays 2027
Summer Holidays runs from 26 Jun 2027 (Sat) – 29 Aug 2027 (Sun) (65 days inclusive). The Summer Holidays end on 29 Aug 2027 (Sun). Autumn Term begins and schools reopen on 30 Aug 2027 (Mon).
October Mid-term Break school holidays 2027
October Mid-term Break runs from 25 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 29 Oct 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive). The October Mid-term Break end on 29 Oct 2027 (Fri). Pre-Christmas Term begins and schools reopen on 30 Oct 2027 (Sat).
Christmas Break school holidays 2027
Christmas Break runs from 23 Dec 2027 (Thu) – 5 Jan 2028 (Wed) (14 days inclusive).
Ireland school start and reopening dates in 2027
- 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 2027?
The February Mid-term Break run from 15 Feb 2027 (Mon) to 19 Feb 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).
When is the February mid-term break in Ireland 2027?
Post-primary schools close Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027. Primary schools close Thursday 18 and Friday 19 February, and may use discretionary days to match the full week.
When are the Easter Break school holidays in Ireland in 2027?
The Easter Break run from 20 Mar 2027 (Sat) to 4 Apr 2027 (Sun) (16 days inclusive).
When is the Easter break in Ireland 2027?
Schools’ final day is Friday, 19 March 2027; they reopen Monday, 5 April 2027. On TermBreaks the holiday window is Saturday, 20 March to Sunday, 4 April 2027.
When are the Summer Holidays school holidays in Ireland in 2027?
The Summer Holidays run from 26 Jun 2027 (Sat) to 29 Aug 2027 (Sun) (65 days inclusive).
When is the October mid-term break in Ireland 2027?
All schools close Monday, 25 October 2027 to Friday, 29 October 2027 inclusive.
When are the October Mid-term Break school holidays in Ireland in 2027?
The October Mid-term Break run from 25 Oct 2027 (Mon) to 29 Oct 2027 (Fri) (5 days inclusive).
When is the Christmas break in Ireland 2027?
Schools’ final day is Wednesday, 22 December 2027; they reopen Thursday, 6 January 2028. On TermBreaks the holiday window is Thursday, 23 December 2027 to Wednesday, 5 January 2028.
When are the Christmas Break school holidays in Ireland in 2027?
The Christmas Break run from 23 Dec 2027 (Thu) to 5 Jan 2028 (Wed) (14 days inclusive).
When are the Summer Holidays in Ireland 2027?
Summer dates are school-set. TermBreaks shows a representative primary-style window from Saturday, 26 June 2027 to Sunday, 29 August 2027. 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 20 Feb 2027 (Sat) for the start of Pre-Easter Term.
When do schools reopen after Easter Break in Ireland?
Schools reopen on 5 Apr 2027 (Mon) for the start of Summer Term.
When do schools reopen after Summer Holidays in Ireland?
Schools reopen on 30 Aug 2027 (Mon) for the start of Autumn Term.
When do schools reopen after October Mid-term Break in Ireland?
Schools reopen on 30 Oct 2027 (Sat) for the start of Pre-Christmas Term.
When does Post-Christmas Term start in Ireland in 2027?
Post-Christmas Term runs from 6 Jan 2027 (Wed) to 14 Feb 2027 (Sun).
When does Pre-Easter Term start in Ireland in 2027?
Pre-Easter Term runs from 20 Feb 2027 (Sat) to 19 Mar 2027 (Fri).
When does Summer Term start in Ireland in 2027?
Summer Term runs from 5 Apr 2027 (Mon) to 25 Jun 2027 (Fri).
When does Autumn Term start in Ireland in 2027?
Autumn Term runs from 30 Aug 2027 (Mon) to 24 Oct 2027 (Sun).
When does Pre-Christmas Term start in Ireland in 2027?
Pre-Christmas Term runs from 30 Oct 2027 (Sat) to 22 Dec 2027 (Wed).
What is the next school holiday in Ireland?
The next school holiday is February Mid-term Break, starting 15 Feb 2027 (Mon). See the February Mid-term Break section (#february-mid-term-school-holidays) for full dates.
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- Longest break
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- Shortest break
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- Avg break
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School terms: Post-Christmas Term, 6 Jan 2027 (Wed) – 14 Feb 2027 (Sun); Pre-Easter Term, 20 Feb 2027 (Sat) – 19 Mar 2027 (Fri); Summer Term, 5 Apr 2027 (Mon) – 25 Jun 2027 (Fri); Autumn Term, 30 Aug 2027 (Mon) – 24 Oct 2027 (Sun); Pre-Christmas Term, 30 Oct 2027 (Sat) – 22 Dec 2027 (Wed). School breaks: February Mid-term Break, 15 Feb 2027 (Mon) – 19 Feb 2027 (Fri); Easter Break, 20 Mar 2027 (Sat) – 4 Apr 2027 (Sun); Summer Holidays, 26 Jun 2027 (Sat) – 29 Aug 2027 (Sun); October Mid-term Break, 25 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 29 Oct 2027 (Fri); Christmas Break, 23 Dec 2027 (Thu) – 5 Jan 2028 (Wed)
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