Ireland & New Zealand school holiday overlap 2026
Shared school holidays and public holidays between Ireland and New Zealand in 2026.
Overlapping free days in 2026
40
Longest shared stretch: 16 days (4 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun)).
Best shared window
Summer Holidays ∩ Term 2 Holidays
4 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun)
16 overlapping days — send this to family abroad or a co-parent.
Shared holiday windows
| Dates | Ireland | New Zealand | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 12 Apr 2026 (Sun) | Easter Break | Term 1 Holidays | 10 |
| 4 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun)Longest | Summer Holidays | Term 2 Holidays | 16 |
| 23 Dec 2026 (Wed) – 5 Jan 2027 (Tue) | Christmas Break | Summer Holidays | 14 |
Year timeline
JanDec 2026