There are 6 main Omagh School Holidays during the academic year, including autumn, Christmas, spring, Easter, and summer breaks, along with mid-term holidays. These dates follow the Northern Ireland school calendar, with slight variations depending on individual schools.
This page to Omagh School Holidays provides the full list of term dates, explains how mid-term breaks are structured, and highlights how school holidays align with Northern Ireland public holidays.
Below you’ll find pupil attendance and non-teaching days by academic calendar with resume dates and inclusive dates for bank holiday school closure across Northern Ireland school holidays including primary school holidays and secondary school holidays.
Omagh School Holidays 2025/2026
Below are Omagh School Holidays and term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
| Event | Dates (inclusive) |
|---|---|
| Schools resume after summer holiday | 1 September 2025 |
| Halloween school holidays | 30 & 31 October 2025 |
| Christmas and New Year school holidays | 22 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 |
| Mid-term school holidays February | 12 & 13 February 2026 |
| St Patrick’s Day school holiday | 17 March 2026 |
| Easter school holidays | 2 April – 10 April 2026 |
| May Day school holiday | 4 May 2026 |
| Spring Bank Holiday school | 25 May 2026 |
| Summer holiday begins | 1 July 2026 |
Omagh School Holidays 2026/2027
Key Omagh School Holidays and term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
| Event | Dates (inclusive) |
|---|---|
| Schools resume after summer holiday | 1 September 2026 |
| Halloween school holidays | 29 & 30 October 2026 |
| Christmas and New Year school holidays | 21 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 |
| Mid-term school holidays February | 11 & 12 February 2027 |
| St Patrick’s Day school holiday | 17 March 2027 |
| Easter school holidays | 25 March – 2 April 2027 |
| May Day school holiday | 3 May 2027 |
| Spring Bank Holiday school | 31 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday begins | 1 July 2027 |
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Omagh School Holidays 2027/2028
| Event | Estimated Dates (inclusive) |
|---|---|
| Schools resume after summer holiday | 1 September 2027 |
| Halloween school holidays | 28 & 29 October 2027 |
| Christmas and New Year school holidays | 20 December 2027 – 3 January 2028 |
| Mid-term school holidays February | 10 & 11 February 2028 |
| St Patrick’s Day school holiday | 17 March 2028 |
| Easter school holidays | 6 April – 14 April 2028 |
| May Day school holiday | 1 May 2028 |
| Spring Bank Holiday school | 29 May 2028 |
| Summer holiday begins | 1 July 2028 |
Key Dates for Omagh School
- First day of school year – 1 September (2025, 2026, 2027)
- Halloween break – 2 days (late October)
- Christmas break – 10–13 days (late Dec to early Jan)
- February mid-term break – 2 days
- St Patrick’s Day – 1 day (17 March)
- Easter holidays – 9–10 days (March/April)
- May Day – 1 day (first Monday of May)
- Spring Bank Holiday – 1 day (last Monday of May)
- Last day of school year – 30 June (summer holiday begins 1 July)
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View UK Public HolidaysStaff Training & School Development Days (Inset Days)
Staff training and school development days are non-teaching days where pupils do not attend school. These vary at individual school circumstances and schools discretion. Most Omagh schools take 3–5 inset days per academic year, typically on:
- First day of autumn term
- Last day before Halloween break
- First day after Easter holidays
- One day during mid-term breaks
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FAQs
Do Omagh schools close on St Patrick’s Day?
Yes. St Patrick’s Day (17 March) is a bank holiday school closure across all Northern Ireland schools, including Omagh.
Are Halloween school holidays the same for all Omagh schools?
Mostly yes. The non-operational dates are set by the Education Authority, but schools may add one extra day at their discretion.
When does the summer holiday begin in Omagh?
The summer holiday begins on 1 July each year. If 1 July falls on a weekend, the last day is the preceding Friday.
Can Omagh primary schools have different term dates than secondary schools?
Yes. Primary school holidays and secondary school holidays can differ slightly due to staff training days and exam schedules.
Who decides the Omagh school calendar?
The Education Authority Northern Ireland sets non-operational dates. Schools discretion applies for inset days.
Useful Resources
For the most accurate dates, always check the official council website.