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Ireland School Holidays 2026

School holiday dates for all regions

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Looking for the 2026 school holiday dates in Ireland? The full schedule is set out below. Unlike some countries, Ireland applies one common school holiday calendar nationwide — all 4 regions share the same term and break dates. Altogether pupils are off for roughly 101 days across the 2026 school year. Select your region below to see precise start and end dates for the winter, spring, summer and autumn breaks.

Leinster

Pupils in Leinster get 101 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 26 June and 26 August.

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🎒 Leinster — School Holidays 2026
Halloween Break
26.10.2026 - 30.10.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
February Mid-Term
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 26.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027

Munster

In 2026, Munster schedules 101 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 26 June to 26 August.

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🎒 Munster — School Holidays 2026
Halloween Break
26.10.2026 - 30.10.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
February Mid-Term
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 26.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027

Connacht

In 2026, Connacht schedules 101 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 26 June to 26 August.

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🎒 Connacht — School Holidays 2026
Halloween Break
26.10.2026 - 30.10.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
February Mid-Term
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 26.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027

Ulster

Ulster has 101 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 26 June–26 August.

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🎒 Ulster — School Holidays 2026
Halloween Break
26.10.2026 - 30.10.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
February Mid-Term
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
Easter Holidays
30.03.2026 - 10.04.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 26.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 06.01.2027