Northern Ireland, United Kingdom & Ireland school holiday overlap 2026
Shared school holidays and public holidays between Northern Ireland, United Kingdom and Ireland in 2026.
Overlapping free days in 2026
73
Longest shared stretch: 61 days (1 Jul 2026 (Wed) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun)).
Best shared window
Summer Holidays ∩ Summer Holidays
1 Jul 2026 (Wed) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun)
61 overlapping days — send this to family abroad or a co-parent.
Shared holiday windows
| Dates | Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | Ireland | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 (Wed) – 30 Aug 2026 (Sun)Longest | Summer Holidays | Summer Holidays | 61 |
| 29 Oct 2026 (Thu) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri) | October Half-Term | October Mid-term Break | 2 |
| 23 Dec 2026 (Wed) – 1 Jan 2027 (Fri) | Christmas Holidays | Christmas Break | 10 |
Year timeline
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