The Department of Education and Skills has standardised the holidays for the 2025/2026 school year as follows:
NEW SCHOOL YEAR 2025/2026 commences on Monday September 1st 2025
Halloween Break – Monday October 27th- Friday October 31st Inclusive
Christmas Break – Monday December 22nd – Friday January 2nd inclusive
February Bank Holiday – Monday February 2nd
staff training closure Friday february 6th
Mid Term Break – Thursday February 19th – Friday February 20th inclusive
St. Patricks day – School closed Monday March 16th and Tuesday March 17th
Easter Break – Monday March 30th – Friday April 10th Inclusive
Bank Holiday – Friday May 1st to Monday May 4th inclusive.
Closure for staff training Friday May 8th
Bank Holiday – Monday June 1st
Summer Break – school closes on Friday June 26th and opens Tuesday September 1st
School Re-opens on Monday September 1st 2025
Doonaha National School 