February Mid-Term Break 2029: Irish school holiday dates
Post-primary (secondary) schools close for the full February mid-term week from Monday 12 February 2029 to Friday 16 February 2029. Primary schools close on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 February 2029, and may use discretionary days to take the full week. All schools reopen on Monday 19 February 2029.
Coverage: These dates apply to recognised primary and post-primary schools in the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland publishes a separate school calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
When do schools reopen after the february mid-term break 2029?
Schools reopen on Monday 19 February 2029. The last day of school before the break is Friday 9 February 2029.
Do primary and secondary schools have the same february mid-term break dates?
No. Post-primary (secondary) schools close for the full week (Mon 12 Feb – Fri 16 Feb 2029), while primary schools close only for the last two days (Thu 15 Feb – Fri 16 Feb 2029*) and may use discretionary days to take the full week. All schools reopen on Monday 19 February 2029.
Do all schools in Ireland follow these dates?
These are the standardised dates set by the Department of Education in Circular 0018/2026, and all recognised primary and post-primary schools follow them for the main breaks. Individual schools still set a small number of their own discretionary closure days (for staff training, etc.), so always confirm with your child's school. You can find your school and its contact details in our directory.
Are Gaelscoileanna and DEIS schools different?
Gaelscoileanna, DEIS schools and Gaeltacht schools all follow the same standardised school-year breaks. Only the handful of discretionary days each school controls can differ, so check the individual school for those.
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Verified against DoE Circular 0018/2026 on 26 July 2026. Source of truth: gov.ie standardised school year circular.