Ireland School Holidays 2021 and 2022
This page contains a calendar of all 2021 and 2022 school holidays in Ireland. These dates are unlikely to be modified by the Department of Education and Skills. However, please check back regularly for any updates that may occur.
School Year 2021-2022
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| October Holidays | 25 Oct 2021 (Mon) | 29 Oct 2021 (Fri) |
| Christmas Holidays | 23 Dec 2021 (Thu) | 5 Jan 2022 (Wed) |
| February Holidays | 21 Feb 2022 (Mon) | 25 Feb 2022 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 11 Apr 2022 (Mon) | 22 Apr 2022 (Fri) |
School Year 2022-2023
| School Holidays | Starts | Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| October Holidays | 31 Oct 2022 (Mon) | 4 Nov 2022 (Fri) |
| Christmas Holidays | 22 Dec 2022 (Thu) | 4 Jan 2023 (Wed) |
| February Holidays | 13 Feb 2023 (Mon) | 17 Feb 2023 (Fri) |
| Easter Holidays | 1 Apr 2023 (Sat) | 14 Apr 2023 (Fri) |
Please visit education.ie for the original release of the 2021-2022 approved calendar and 2022-2023 approved calendar.
School holidays in the Republic of Ireland are determined by the Department of Education and Skills. The school year is divided into 2 terms. Each school year begins on the first week of September and ends either early June (post primary schools) or late June (primary schools) for the summer holidays.
The Education Department issues a circular that consists of the school holiday dates for 3 subsequent school years. These dates are usually agreed upon by the parties to the Teachers’ Conciliation Council. The holiday breaks in Ireland schools include – Christmas, Easter and 2 mid-term breaks (February and October).
In reaching the agreement of the school holiday dates, the parties have factored the timing of bank holidays and Easter public holidays in Ireland; and the flexibility for contingency arrangements for schools (such as, unforeseen school closures due to bad weather).
Primary schools may use 3 discretionary days to extend the February holidays to a 5-day break.