Ireland vs Wales, United Kingdom school holidays 2027
Compare school holiday dates in Ireland and Wales, United Kingdom, see when the breaks overlap, and find shared periods for family travel in 2027.
Ireland and Wales, United Kingdom share 72 school-holiday days in 2027. The longest overlap is 21 Jul 2027 (Wed) – 29 Aug 2027 (Sun), lasting 40 days.
21 Jul 2027 (Wed) – 29 Aug 2027 (Sun)
40 days together
100
holiday days
85
holiday days
72
4 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). Wales, United Kingdom: 8 Feb 2027 (Mon) – 12 Feb 2027 (Fri); 20 Mar 2027 (Sat) – 4 Apr 2027 (Sun); 31 May 2027 (Mon) – 4 Jun 2027 (Fri); 21 Jul 2027 (Wed) – 31 Aug 2027 (Tue); 25 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 29 Oct 2027 (Fri); 20 Dec 2027 (Mon) – 31 Dec 2027 (Fri). Shared overlap: 20 Mar 2027 (Sat) – 4 Apr 2027 (Sun); 21 Jul 2027 (Wed) – 29 Aug 2027 (Sun); 25 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 29 Oct 2027 (Fri); 23 Dec 2027 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2028 (Sun)
- Irelandschool holidays
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- Overlap (both calendars)
School holiday overlap in 2027
| Period | IrelandIreland | Wales, United KingdomWales, United Kingdom | Shared dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March break | Easter Break20 Mar 2027 (Sat) – 4 Apr 2027 (Sun) | Easter Holidays | 20 Mar 2027 (Sat) – 4 Apr 2027 (Sun) | 16 |
| September break | Summer Holidays21 Jul 2027 (Wed) – 29 Aug 2027 (Sun) | Summer Holidays | 21 Jul 2027 (Wed) – 29 Aug 2027 (Sun) | 40 |
| October break | October Mid-term Break25 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 29 Oct 2027 (Fri) | Autumn Half-Term | 25 Oct 2027 (Mon) – 29 Oct 2027 (Fri) | 5 |
| Year-end | Christmas Break23 Dec 2027 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2028 (Sun) | Christmas Holidays | 23 Dec 2027 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2028 (Sun) | 11 |
40 days together
Ireland and Wales, United Kingdom school holidays overlap 21 Jul 2027 – 29 Aug 2027. Where could you go together?
Top pickBangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok works for this 40-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 40-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 40-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 Wales, United Kingdom school holidays overlap in 2027?
Ireland and Wales, United Kingdom share 72 school-holiday days in 2027 across 4 overlap periods.
What is the longest shared school holiday between Ireland and Wales, United Kingdom in 2027?
21 Jul 2027 (Wed) – 29 Aug 2027 (Sun) (40 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.