Whether you are looking to make plans for when the kids are off or plan your work schedule around those days, knowing the school holidays in advance can really help you plan activities, vacations, and childcare. If you’re wondering when the school holidays are for where you live, we’ve got a round up of the school holidays 2021, with dates into 2022 for schools in different places.
School Holidays 2021-2022
Due to Covid-19, the next school year might continue to be a mix of home schooling and in-school teaching. Each country, area or individual school will share information on how they plan to return safely for students, teachers and staff. However, the following term holidays are currently in place. We will update as we become aware of any major changes.
There are guidelines now in place in many schools to discourage parents removing their children unnecessarily (apart from illness) during term-time – in some places for example, you even risk a daily fine for taking your child out of school without permission! So it pays to be savvy about when your child is meant to be in school.
School Holidays 2021/2022 in Ireland
October Mid-Term: Monday 25th October to Friday 29th October 2021 inclusive
Christmas Holidays: All schools from Wednesday 22nd December 2021, reopening Thursday 6th January 2022.
February Mid-Term: Secondary schools close Monday 21st February to Friday 25th February 2022 inclusive. Primary schools close Thursday 24th February and Friday 25th February 2022 (may extend to 5 day break).
St Patrick’s Day: Thursday 17th March
Easter Holidays: All schools will close on Friday 8th April 2022, re-opening Monday 25th April 2022.
May Bank Holiday: Monday 2nd May 2022
June Bank Holiday: Monday 6th June 2022
The Department of Education website has all the details.
School Holidays 2021/2022 in England
Dates may vary by area.
Start of New School Year: Tuesday 1st September 2021
October Mid-Term: Monday 25th October to Friday 30th October inclusive
Christmas Holidays: Monday 22nd December 2021, reopening Monday 3rd January 2022
February Mid-Term: Monday 14th February to Friday 18th February 2022 inclusive
Easter Holidays: Monday 4th April to Friday 15th April 2022 inclusive
May Bank Holiday: Monday 2nd May 2022
Summer Mid-Term: Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June 2022 inclusive
End of School Year: Schools close Friday 22nd July 2022
School Holidays 2021/2022 in Wales
Start of New School Year: Thursday 2nd September 2021
October Mid-Term: Monday 25th October to Friday 30th October 2021 inclusive
Christmas Holidays: Wednesday 22nd December 2021, reopening Monday 3rd January 2022
February Mid-Term: Monday 21st to Friday 25th February 2022
Easter Holidays: Monday 11th to Friday 22nd April 2022
May Bank Holiday: Monday 2nd May 2022
Summer Mid-Term: Monday 30th May t0 Friday 3rd June 2022
End of School Year: Schools close Friday 22nd July 2022
More details by area here
School Holidays 2021/2022 in Scotland
Dates may vary by area.
Start of School Year: Thursday 19th August 2021
September Weekend: Friday 17th and Monday 20th September 2021
October Mid-Term: Monday 11th to Tuesday 19th October 2021
Christmas Holidays: Wednesday 22nd December 2021 to Thursday 6th January 2022
February Mid-Term: Thursday 16th to Tuesday 21st February 2022 inclusive
Easter Holidays: Tuesday 5th to Monday 18th April 2022
May Bank Holiday: Monday 2nd May 2022
In-Service Day (all schools): Thursday 5th May 2022
End of School Year: Schools close Wednesday 29th June 2022
School Holidays 2021/2022 in the USA
Dates vary by state and school district, but broadly speaking term and holiday dates this year are:
Start of School Year: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th November 2021
Winter Break: Monday 20th December 2021 to Monday 3rd January 2022
Spring Break: Monday 21st March to Friday 25th March 2022
End of School Year: Schools close Thursday 26th May 2022
School Holidays 2021/2022 in Australia
Find out about the current year and next year’s term dates for Australia’s state and territory government schools.
If you live in another country and would like us to add your school dates, contact us and we’ll be happy to add them!
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