Ireland vs New Zealand school holidays 2027
Compare school holiday dates in Ireland and New Zealand, see when the breaks overlap, and find shared periods for family travel in 2027.
Ireland and New Zealand share 31 school-holiday days in 2027. The longest overlap is 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun), lasting 16 days.
3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun)
16 days together
100
holiday days
64
holiday days
31
3 overlap periods
Annual school holiday timeline 2027
Blue and amber bars show each location's school breaks. Green shows days when both calendars overlap.
Ireland: 15 Feb 2027 (Mon) – 19 Feb 2027 (Fri); 20 Mar 2027 (Sat) – 4 Apr 2027 (Sun); 26 Jun 2027 (Sat) – 29 Aug 2027 (Sun); 25 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 29 Oct 2027 (Fri); 23 Dec 2027 (Thu) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri). New Zealand: 30 Mar 2027 (Tue) – 30 Mar 2027 (Tue); 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) – 26 Apr 2027 (Mon); 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun); 25 Sept 2027 (Sat) – 10 Oct 2027 (Sun); 18 Dec 2027 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri). Shared overlap: 30 Mar 2027 (Tue) – 30 Mar 2027 (Tue); 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun); 23 Dec 2027 (Thu) – 5 Jan 2028 (Wed)
- Irelandschool holidays
- New Zealandschool holidays
- Overlap (both calendars)
School holiday overlap in 2027
| Period | IrelandIreland | New ZealandNew Zealand | Shared dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March break | Easter Break30 Mar 2027 (Tue) – 30 Mar 2027 (Tue) | Easter Tuesday | 30 Mar 2027 (Tue) – 30 Mar 2027 (Tue) | 1 |
| September break | Summer Holidays3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) | Term 2 Holidays | 3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) | 16 |
| Year-end | Christmas Break23 Dec 2027 (Thu) – 5 Jan 2028 (Wed) | Summer Holidays | 23 Dec 2027 (Thu) – 5 Jan 2028 (Wed) | 14 |
16 days together
Ireland and New Zealand school holidays overlap 3 Jul 2027 – 18 Jul 2027. Where could you go together?
Top pickBangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok works for this 16-day overlap because a 4-5 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
Singapore
Great for 3-4 days
Singapore works for this 16-day overlap because a 3-4 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Food
- Family
Bali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali works for this 16-day overlap because a 6-8 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
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Term dates and school breaks for 2027
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Term dates and school breaks for 2027
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Frequently asked questions
When do Ireland and New Zealand school holidays overlap in 2027?
Ireland and New Zealand share 31 school-holiday days in 2027 across 3 overlap periods.
What is the longest shared school holiday between Ireland and New Zealand in 2027?
3 Jul 2027 (Sat) – 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) (16 days).
How are overlapping school-holiday days calculated?
We compare official school break dates for each location, merge continuous closures within each calendar, then count each calendar day that falls in both calendars. Totals use unique days, not summed event rows.