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School holidays Ireland, primary schools 2026-2027 and 2027-2028

Every break of the school year for Ireland, 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

BreakFirst day offBack to schoolLength
Autumn break Past24 October 20262 November 20269 days
Christmas break23 December 20266 January 202714 days
Winter break18 February 202722 February 20274 days
Easter break20 March 20275 April 202716 days

School year 2027-2028

BreakFirst day offBack to schoolLength
Autumn break23 October 20271 November 20279 days
Christmas break23 December 20276 January 202814 days
Winter break24 February 202828 February 20284 days
Easter break8 April 202824 April 202816 days

The first date is the first day without school; the second is the day classes resume.

Official source: Department of Education, Circular 0018/2026 (standardised school year), checked on 14 November 2026.

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Other areas in Ireland

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Questions

What is the next school break for Ireland, primary schools?

Next break: Christmas break, from 23 December 2026 (in 39 days).

Plan the year around these dates

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