How Long Are the Holidays in Ireland?

Public Holidays in Ireland

Ireland observes ten fixed public holidays each year:

• New Year's Day: January 1st
• St. Patrick's Day: March 17th
• Easter Monday: Date varies (March or April)
• May Day: First Monday in May
• June Bank Holiday: First Monday in June
• August Bank Holiday: First Monday in August
• October Bank Holiday: Last Monday in October
• Christmas Day: December 25th
• St. Stephen's Day: December 26th

Many businesses extend the Christmas and New Year period, closing for a week or more.

School Holidays

Primary and secondary schools operate on a three-term system:

• Autumn Term: Early September to mid-December
• Spring Term: Early January to late March
• Summer Term: Early April to late June

Breaks between terms typically last two weeks, with a one-week mid-term break each term.

University Holidays

Universities generally follow a two-semester calendar:

• Autumn Semester: Early September to mid-December
• Spring Semester: Early January to late May

Semester breaks are usually around two weeks, with a one-week mid-term break.