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Northern Ireland School Holidays 2026

School holiday dates for all regions

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This page sets out the complete 2026 school holiday calendar for Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland, school holidays follow a single national pattern, so the same dates apply across all 6 regions of the country. Altogether pupils are off for roughly 92 days across the 2026 school year. Scroll down for the full list of dates in each region, including the shorter breaks that are easy to overlook when planning ahead.

Belfast

Pupils in Belfast get 92 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 26 June and 25 August.

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🎒 Belfast — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
02.04.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
October Half Term
26.10.2026 - 30.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 25.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027

Antrim & Newtownabbey

Pupils in Antrim & Newtownabbey get 92 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 26 June and 25 August.

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🎒 Antrim & Newtownabbey — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
02.04.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
October Half Term
26.10.2026 - 30.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 25.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027

Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon

In 2026, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon schedules 92 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 26 June to 25 August.

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🎒 Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
02.04.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
October Half Term
26.10.2026 - 30.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 25.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027

Derry City & Strabane

In 2026, Derry City & Strabane schedules 92 days of holiday, the longest being summer from 26 June to 25 August.

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🎒 Derry City & Strabane — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
02.04.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
October Half Term
26.10.2026 - 30.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 25.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027

Fermanagh & Omagh

Fermanagh & Omagh has 92 days of school holiday in 2026, with the summer break running 26 June–25 August.

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🎒 Fermanagh & Omagh — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
02.04.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
October Half Term
26.10.2026 - 30.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 25.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027

Newry, Mourne & Down

Pupils in Newry, Mourne & Down get 92 days off in 2026; the main summer holiday falls between 26 June and 25 August.

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🎒 Newry, Mourne & Down — School Holidays 2026
Easter Holidays
02.04.2026 - 10.04.2026
February Half Term
16.02.2026 - 20.02.2026
October Half Term
26.10.2026 - 30.10.2026
Summer Holidays
26.06.2026 - 25.08.2026
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027
Christmas Holidays
21.12.2026 - 01.01.2027