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Belfast School Holidays
Term dates and school holiday dates for Belfast for 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28. Add to your calendar or sign up for email alerts when dates are confirmed.
EstimatedLast updated 1 Jan 2026
These dates are estimated based on typical Belfast patterns and have not yet been verified against the official council calendar. Always check with your school or local council before booking.
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Belfast School Holidays 2025/26
Estimated| Holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
October Half Term | 27th October 2025Monday 27th October 2025 | 31st October 2025Friday 31st October 2025 |
Christmas | 22nd December 2025Monday 22nd December 2025 | 2nd January 2026Friday 2nd January 2026 |
Mid-Term Break | 16th February 2026Monday 16th February 2026 | 20th February 2026Friday 20th February 2026 |
Easter | 2nd April 2026Thursday 2nd April 2026 | 17th April 2026Friday 17th April 2026 |
Early May Bank HolidayBank Holiday | 4th May 2026Monday 4th May 2026 | 4th May 2026Monday 4th May 2026 |
Summer | 1st July 2026Wednesday 1st July 2026 | 31st August 2026Monday 31st August 2026 |
Dates shown are the start of the official holiday period. Schools typically break up on the Friday before.
Belfast School Holidays 2026/27
Estimated2026/27 dates are estimated based on typical patterns. Verify with your local council before booking.
| Holiday | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
Halloween | 29th October 2026Thursday 29th October 2026 | 30th October 2026Friday 30th October 2026 |
Christmas | 21st December 2026Monday 21st December 2026 | 1st January 2027Friday 1st January 2027 |
Mid-Term Break | 11th February 2027Thursday 11th February 2027 | 12th February 2027Friday 12th February 2027 |
St Patrick's DayBank Holiday | 17th March 2027Wednesday 17th March 2027 | 17th March 2027Wednesday 17th March 2027 |
Easter | 25th March 2027Thursday 25th March 2027 | 2nd April 2027Friday 2nd April 2027 |
May DayBank Holiday | 3rd May 2027Monday 3rd May 2027 | 3rd May 2027Monday 3rd May 2027 |
Spring Bank HolidayBank Holiday | 31st May 2027Monday 31st May 2027 | 31st May 2027Monday 31st May 2027 |
Summer | 1st July 2027Thursday 1st July 2027 | 31st August 2027Tuesday 31st August 2027 |
Dates shown are the start of the official holiday period. Schools typically break up on the Friday before.
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