Is school open today?

Countdown

• 5 school days to goOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
• 42 school days to goChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
• 69 school days to goFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027

Counts weekdays when secondary schools are open, from the next school day up to the break. Your school's own days off aren't included.

Good to know

Are secondary schools open on bank holidays?

No. Secondary schools are closed on every public holiday, including the October, St Brigid's Day, St Patrick's Day, May and June bank holidays.

Are schools open on Good Friday?

Good Friday falls inside the Easter holidays in 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29, so secondary schools are closed.

Do schools close for bad weather?

During a Status Red weather warning, the Department of Education usually advises schools in the affected counties to close. Check the news on the day, and listen out for your school's text.

Why is my child's school closed when this says it's open?

Schools have a few discretionary days of their own, and can close for staff training or other reasons. Your school's own notices always come first.