Autumn term
- Term starts
- Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Halloween holiday
- Thursday 29 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026
- Term ends
- Friday 18 December 2026
Northern Ireland school holidays
Northern Ireland school term dates 2026/27
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 4 January 2027
- February mid-term
- Thursday 11 February 2027 to Friday 12 February 2027
- Term ends
- Wednesday 24 March 2027
Summer term
- Term starts
- Monday 5 April 2027
- May Day holiday
- Monday 3 May 2027 to Monday 3 May 2027
- Term ends
- Wednesday 30 June 2027
Source: Department of Education school holidays. Last checked 24 August 2026.