When are Halloween holidays 2026 in Northern Ireland?

Halloween holidays are from Thursday 29 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026.

When are Christmas holidays 2026 in Northern Ireland?

Christmas holidays are from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.

When is February mid-term 2027 in Northern Ireland?

February mid-term is from Thursday 11 February 2027 to Friday 12 February 2027.

When are Easter holidays 2027 in Northern Ireland?

Easter holidays are from Thursday 25 March 2027 to Friday 2 April 2027.

When do Northern Ireland schools break up for summer 2027?

The summer holidays start on Thursday 1 July 2027.

Northern Ireland school holidays

Next up

Halloween holidays

Thursday 29 October

to Friday 30 October

In 25 days, about 4 weeks18 school days to go

After that

Christmas holidays

Monday 21 December to Friday 1 January 2027 · in 78 days, about 11 weeks

Every date for Northern Ireland

2026/27

Halloween holidays 29–30 October
Christmas holidays 21 December 2026 – 1 January 2027
February mid-term 11–12 February 2027
St Patrick's Day 17 March 2027
Easter holidays 25 March – 2 April 2027
May Day 3 May 2027
Spring bank holiday 31 May 2027
Summer holidays 1 July – 31 August 2027

Questions

When are Halloween holidays 2026 in Northern Ireland?: Halloween holidays are from Thursday 29 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026.
When are Christmas holidays 2026 in Northern Ireland?: Christmas holidays are from Monday 21 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027.
When is February mid-term 2027 in Northern Ireland?: February mid-term is from Thursday 11 February 2027 to Friday 12 February 2027.
When are Easter holidays 2027 in Northern Ireland?: Easter holidays are from Thursday 25 March 2027 to Friday 2 April 2027.
When do Northern Ireland schools break up for summer 2027?: The summer holidays start on Thursday 1 July 2027.

About these dates

These are the Education Authority's common holiday dates. Each school sets its own staff days on top.

These are the Education Authority's dates for the schools it runs. See the published dates.

Academies, free schools, faith schools and independent schools can set their own dates, and every school adds its own training (INSET) days. Check with your school before you book anything.