There are 6 main Fermanagh School Holidays during the academic year, including the Halloween break, Christmas holidays, new year holidays, mid-term break, Easter holidays, may day, spring bank holiday, and summer holiday periods. Official school term dates in the NI school holiday calendar also include important details about the autumn term start and summer term end.
This page to Fermanagh School Holidays explains the full school calendar, including staff training days, teacher training days, school development days, inset days, and other non-operational dates. Parents can also find information about school closures, pupil attendance, and school reopening dates published by the education authority northern Ireland.
Fermanagh School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are the Fermanagh school holidays and term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
| Event | Dates (inclusive) |
|---|---|
| Schools reopen after summer holiday | 1 September 2025 |
| Halloween break | 30 & 31 October 2025 |
| Christmas and New Year | 22 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 |
| Mid-term break | 12 & 13 February 2026 |
| St Patrick’s Day | 17 March 2026 |
| Easter holidays | 2 April – 10 April 2026 |
| May Day | 4 May 2026 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 25 May 2026 |
| Summer holiday begins | 1 July 2026 |
Fermanagh School Holidays 2026/2027
For the 2026/2027 academic year, these are the Fermanagh school holidays and term dates.
| Event | Dates (inclusive) |
|---|---|
| Schools reopen after summer holiday | 1 September 2026 |
| Halloween break | 29 & 30 October 2026 |
| Christmas and New Year | 21 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 |
| Mid-term break | 11 & 12 February 2027 |
| St Patrick’s Day | 17 March 2027 |
| Easter holidays | 25 March – 2 April 2027 |
| May Day | 3 May 2027 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 31 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday begins | 1 July 2027 |
Remember: School closures for public holidays northern ireland and bank holidays northern ireland are standard. But individual school circumstances affect inset days.
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Fermanagh School Holidays 2027/2028
Preview for 2027/2028 – While exact dates are usually confirmed 12–18 months in advance, expect:
- School reopen: 1 September 2027
- Halloween: 28 & 29 October 2027 (tentative)
- Christmas closure: 20 December 2027 – 1 January 2028
- Easter holidays: 31 March – 7 April 2028 (based on pattern)
- Summer term end: 30 June 2028
School holiday patterns in Fermanagh follow the education authority northern Ireland template. Check back for official confirmations.
Do All Fermanagh Schools Have the Same Holidays?
Not exactly. While schools discretionary power means they all follow the same non-operational dates for public holidays (Christmas, Easter, bank holidays), school-by-school holiday variations happen because of:
- Staff training days – Each school chooses 5 inset days per year.
- School development days – These can shift the start/end of term by 1–2 days.
- Individual school circumstances – E.g., building work, local events, or exam schedules.
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FAQs
Do Fermanagh schools close for St Patrick’s Day?
Yes. 17 March is a public holiday northern Ireland, so all Fermanagh schools are closed.
How many inset days do Fermanagh schools have?
Typically 5 per academic year. These are teacher training days when pupils do not attend.
Are the term dates the same for primary and secondary schools in Fermanagh?
Usually yes for holidays. But secondary schools may add exam-specific school development days.
Can schools in Fermanagh add extra discretionary days off?
Yes. Schools have discretionary days off for local needs, but they must notify parents in advance.
Where can I find my school’s exact inset days?
Check your school’s website or ask the office. The NI school holiday calendar from the Education Authority lists only mandatory closures.
Useful Resources
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