Autumn term
- Term starts
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Halloween holiday
- Thursday 30 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025
- Term ends
- Friday 19 December 2025
Northern Ireland school holidays
Northern Ireland school term dates 2025/26
Published non-operational dates from the Department of Education for schools in Northern Ireland.
Check with your school before booking. Schools may set their own training days, and can vary some closure dates. St Patrick's Day and the late-May bank holiday are also non-operational where listed by the Department.
Term dates
Spring term
- Term starts
- Monday 5 January 2026
- February mid-term
- Thursday 12 February 2026 to Friday 13 February 2026
- Term ends
- Wednesday 1 April 2026
Summer term
- Term starts
- Monday 13 April 2026
- May Day holiday
- Monday 4 May 2026 to Monday 4 May 2026
- Term ends
- Tuesday 30 June 2026
Source: Department of Education school holidays. Last checked 24 August 2026.