When are school holidays in Ireland 2026?
Ireland publishes a nationwide school calendar — there is no regional split. Public holidays sit on the same timeline. Stack United Kingdom to see the quiet weeks.
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School holidays in Ireland 2026
Ireland publishes a nationwide school calendar — there is no regional split. Public holidays sit on the same timeline. Stack United Kingdom to see the quiet weeks.
Open Ireland on the timelineDates in 2026
School holidays
- Christmas19 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
- February mid-term break16 Feb 2026 – 20 Feb 2026
- February mid-term break19 Feb 2026 – 20 Feb 2026
- Easter27 Mar 2026 – 12 Apr 2026
Public holidays
- New Year's Day1 Jan 2026
- Saint Brigid's Day2 Feb 2026
- Saint Patrick's Day17 Mar 2026
- Easter Monday6 Apr 2026
- May Day4 May 2026
- June Holiday1 Jun 2026
- August Holiday3 Aug 2026
- October Holiday26 Oct 2026
- Christmas Day25 Dec 2026
- St. Stephen's Day26 Dec 2026
Questions
Do school holidays differ by region in Ireland?
No. Ireland uses one school calendar for the whole country.
How do I compare Ireland with neighbouring countries?
Open the planner with Ireland selected, then add United Kingdom. The URL stores the year, countries and regions so you can share the view.