We're halfway through the school year, but we know that if you've got young ones in school, you'll be looking to the month ahead in order to plan your holidays.
Mid-term is also fast approaching, and if you're looking for a long weekend away with the kids, you want have to worry about taking them back to school until February 19.
On top of that, Easter falls in mid-April this year, meaning that you'll have well over a week to plan a break, from the 9th to the 17th.
The Department of Education have shared their approved calendars for the 2020, 2021 calendars, which you can find below.
It should be noted that schools have the discretion to take a number of staff training and school development days. Pupils do not attend on these days and such days are likely to differ from school to school.
2020 School Holidays
| Mid-term | 17 to 18 February 2020 |
| Easter | 9 to 17 April 2020 |
| May Day | 8 May 2020 |
| Second May Bank Holiday | 25 May 2020 |
| Summer holiday begins | 1 July 2020 |
*Some schools will be closed on St Patrick's Day, March 17, 2020. If you're unsure, contact the school.
2020/2021 School Holidays
| Schools resume after summer holiday | 1 September 2020 |
| Halloween | 29 to 30 October 2020 |
| Christmas and New Year | 22 December 2020 to 1 January 2021 |
| Mid-term | 18 to 19 February 2021 |
| St Patrick's Day | 17 March 2021 |
| Easter | 1 to 9 April 2021 |
| May Day | 3 May 2021 |
| Second May Bank Holiday | 31 May 2021 |
| Summer holiday begins | 1 July 2021 |
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