Northern Ireland School Term Dates and Holidays for 2026–2027

Find school term dates and school holidays for all 5 Education Authority areas in Northern Ireland. Browse education authorities below to view term dates and school holidays for 2026–2027.

The next school holiday in Northern Ireland is Autumn Half Term, starting on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

Northern Ireland school holidays are set centrally by the Department of Education. Key differences from England include a 2-day Halloween break (not a full week), a 2-day mid-term in February, and summer holidays starting in late June.

Northern Ireland Education Authorities and Their Next School Holiday

Explore all 5 Education Authorities in Northern Ireland and see the next school holiday and holiday start date for each.

Belfast Education Authority

The next school holiday for Belfast Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 26 days away.

North Eastern Education Authority

The next school holiday for North Eastern Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 26 days away.

South Eastern Education Authority

The next school holiday for South Eastern Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 26 days away.

Southern Education Authority

The next school holiday for Southern Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 26 days away.

Western Education Authority

The next school holiday for Western Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on , which is 26 days away.

All Northern Ireland Education Authorities

Browse all 5 Education Authority areas in Northern Ireland. Select an authority to view its school term dates, school holidays, and next school holiday.

Belfast Education Authority

The next school holiday for Belfast Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

North Eastern Education Authority

The next school holiday for North Eastern Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

South Eastern Education Authority

The next school holiday for South Eastern Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Southern Education Authority

The next school holiday for Southern Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Western Education Authority

The next school holiday for Western Education Authority is Autumn Half Term, starting on .

Frequently Asked Questions About Northern Ireland School Term Dates

Northern Ireland schools have a 2-day Halloween break on 29 and 30 October 2026 — not a full week like most of England.
Northern Ireland schools break up for summer on 30 June 2027.
Yes, Northern Ireland school term dates are the same across all 5 Education Authority areas. The Department of Education Northern Ireland sets a central holiday calendar that applies to all grant-aided schools.
Northern Ireland has a 2-day mid-term break on 11 and 12 February 2027 — much shorter than the full week most English councils take.
Always confirm with your school. These dates are the standard Northern Ireland calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year. Independent schools and some academies may differ.