School holiday dates, irish school holidays, school holidays and mid term dates are a time when prices can sky rocket. Here is a brief guide to some of the dates as we understand them for the coming years. Always check your own school though for definitive information on school holiday dates.
February 2010 mid-term break
Post-Primary schools will close from 15th to 19th February 2010 inclusive. Primary schools will close from 15th to 16th February 2010 inclusive or 18th to 19th inclusive. (Primary schools may use 3 discretionary days to extend this break to an alternative option of a 5 day break).
St Patrick's Day - Wednesday, 17th March. Some schools may take a day or two extra here so it is worth checking.
Easter 2010
All schools will close on 26th March 2010 which will be the final day of the school term. All schools will re-open on 12th April 2010.
May Bank Holiday - Monday, 3rd May.
June Bank Holiday - Monday, 7th June
Leaving Certificate Examination/Junior Certificate Examination 2010
For full details of the timetable and schedule of dates see the State Examination Commission.
School Year 2010/11
October 2010 mid-term break
All schools will close from 25th to 29th October 2010 inclusive.
Christmas 2010
All schools will close on 23rd December 2010 which will be the final day of the school term. All schools will re-open on 10th January 2011.
February 2011 mid-term break
Post-Primary schools will close from 21st to 25th February 2011 inclusive. Primary schools will close from 21st to 22nd February 2011 inclusive or 24th to 25th inclusive. (Primary schools may use 3 discretionary days to extend this break to an alternative option of a 5 day break).
St Patrick's Day - Thursday, 17th March
Easter 2011
All schools will close on 15th April 2011 which will be the final day of the school term. All schools will re-open on 3rd May 2011.
May Bank Holiday - Monday, 1st May.
June Bank Holiday - Monday, 6th June.
Leaving Certificate Examination/Junior Certificate Examination 2011
For full details of the timetable and schedule of dates see the State Examination Commission.
School holiday dates, irish school holidays, school holidays and mid term are a great time to get a break with the family if you catch the early worm prices can be not as jaw dropping as if you leave it too late. Always check your own school though for definitive information on school holiday dates.
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