School holidays Ireland, post-primary schools 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
Every break of the school year for Ireland, post-primary schools (Ireland), with the first day off and the day classes start again.
Next break: Christmas break, from 23 December 2026 (in 39 days).
School year 2026-2027
| Break | First day off | Back to school | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn break Past | 24 October 2026 | 2 November 2026 | 9 days |
| Christmas break | 23 December 2026 | 6 January 2027 | 14 days |
| Winter break | 13 February 2027 | 22 February 2027 | 9 days |
| Easter break | 20 March 2027 | 5 April 2027 | 16 days |
School year 2027-2028
| Break | First day off | Back to school | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn break | 23 October 2027 | 1 November 2027 | 9 days |
| Christmas break | 23 December 2027 | 6 January 2028 | 14 days |
| Winter break | 19 February 2028 | 28 February 2028 | 9 days |
| Easter break | 8 April 2028 | 24 April 2028 | 16 days |
The first date is the first day without school; the second is the day classes resume.
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Questions
What is the next school break for Ireland, post-primary schools?
Next break: Christmas break, from 23 December 2026 (in 39 days).
Plan the year around these dates
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