School holidays in Ireland are set by the Department of Education and Skills. The school year is divided into two terms, and the first term begins during the first week of September and the school year ends in early or late June. School holidays in Ireland include Christmas, Easter, and two half-term breaks in February and October.
The school holiday dates are issued by the Department of Education & Skills, which issues a circular that contains the respective term dates for three consecutive years. For more updated information, please visit individual school websites or check with the respective school.
| Dates | School Holidays |
|---|---|
| Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2024 | October Holidays |
| Dec 23, 2024 – Jan 3, 2025 | Christmas Holidays |
| Feb 17 – 21, 2025 | February Holidays |
| Apr 14 – 25, 2025 | Easter Holidays |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is observed on January 1st according to the Gregorian calendar which is observed in Ireland.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17th and commemorates the Irish culture. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is observed in March or April to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from his death by crucifixion.
May Bank Holidays
May Bank Holiday is observed on the first Monday of May, and its celebration is associated with the achievements of the labor movements. In Ireland, this holiday was decreed in the Republic in 1993 and only became a holiday on May 4, 1994.
June Bank Holiday
The June Bank Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of June. In Ireland, this holiday obtains its origin from Whit Monday or Pentecost Monday holiday which was first recognized as a national holiday in Ireland in 1871, when Ireland was still part of the United Kingdom.
August Bank Holiday
August Bank Holiday or August Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of August and dates back to the UK’s Holidays Act of 1871.
October Bank Holiday
October Bank Holiday is observed on the last Monday of October and is celebrated with cultural festivals.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is observed on December 25th according to the Gregorian calendar and celebrates the birth of Jesus.
St. Stephen’s Day
St. Stephen’s Day, also known as the Day of the Wren, is an event to celebrate the life of St. Stephen who was a Christian martyr. This day is celebrated on December 26th.
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