Official school holidays · March 22 – April 2, 2027
Easter holidays 2027 in Dublin with kids
Easter holidays: March 22 – April 2, 2027. Children's events day by day, plus free and indoor ideas in Dublin.
These are the official state-school holiday dates. Private and international schools often follow their own calendar, so their dates may differ.
The day-by-day guide opens on March 1
Official dates for all Irish schools (Department of Education Circular 0018/2026). Primary schools may keep the February break to 18–19 Feb; schools can shorten breaks only for unforeseen closures — check your school.
Previous holiday
Spring break 2027
February 15 – 19, 2027
Next holiday
Christmas holidays 2026
December 23, 2026 – January 5, 2027
Quick answers
- Easter holidays 2027 in Dublin: when exactly?
- March 22 – April 2, 2027. Dates from the official source: Department of Education (Ireland) – Circular 0018/2026: Standardisation of the school year 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 (Appendix A).
- What can kids do in Dublin during the break?
- The day-by-day list opens on March 1, 21 days before the break; the calendar below shows every school holiday.
School holiday calendar · Dublin
- Autumn break 2026October 26 – 30, 2026Ended
Official dates for all Irish schools (Department of Education Circular 0018/2026). Primary schools may keep the February break to 18–19 Feb; schools can shorten breaks only for unforeseen closures — check your school.
- Christmas holidays 2026December 23, 2026 – January 5, 2027Upcoming
Official dates for all Irish schools (Department of Education Circular 0018/2026). Primary schools may keep the February break to 18–19 Feb; schools can shorten breaks only for unforeseen closures — check your school.
- Spring break 2027February 15 – 19, 2027Upcoming
Official dates for all Irish schools (Department of Education Circular 0018/2026). Primary schools may keep the February break to 18–19 Feb; schools can shorten breaks only for unforeseen closures — check your school.
- Easter holidays 2027March 22 – April 2, 2027Upcoming
Official dates for all Irish schools (Department of Education Circular 0018/2026). Primary schools may keep the February break to 18–19 Feb; schools can shorten breaks only for unforeseen closures — check your school.
Dates from the official source: Department of Education (Ireland) – Circular 0018/2026: Standardisation of the school year 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 (Appendix A)