Dublin City 2026-2027 School Calendar Holidays, breaks, and no school days

Next no-school day
Friday
October 16
Professional Development Day
No-school days
22 weekdays
5 single days + 17 break days
First day
Thursday
August 20
2026
Last day
Friday
May 28
2027

School year at a glance

First Day Last Day No School Break School Day
August 2026
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September 2026
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October 2026
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November 2026
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December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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May 2027
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Longer breaks

Winter Break
Sat, Dec 19 – Sun, Jan 3
16 days off
10 school + 6 weekend days
Spring Break
Sat, Mar 27 – Sun, Apr 4
9 days off
5 school + 4 weekend days

All 2026-2027 dates

No-school days, breaks and schedule changes, month by month.

August 2026

  • Professional Development Day Wednesday, August 12th No school
  • First Day of School Thursday, August 20th First day

September 2026

  • Labor Day Monday, September 7th No school

October 2026

  • Professional Development Day Friday, October 16th No school

November 2026

  • Professional Development Day Tuesday, November 3rd No school
  • Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 26th – Friday, November 27th · 2 school days off Break

December 2026

  • Winter Break Monday, December 21st – Friday, January 1st · 10 school days off Break

January 2027

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 18th No school

February 2027

  • Presidents' Day Monday, February 15th No school

March 2027

  • Spring Break Monday, March 29th – Friday, April 2nd · 5 school days off Break

May 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

When is there no school at Dublin City in 2026-2027?
There's no school at Dublin City on six single days in 2026-2027: Wednesday, August 12 (Professional Development Day); Monday, September 7 (Labor Day); Friday, October 16 (Professional Development Day); Tuesday, November 3 (Professional Development Day); Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); Monday, February 15 (Presidents' Day). Breaks: Thanksgiving Break (Thursday, November 26 to Friday, November 27), Winter Break (Monday, December 21 to Friday, January 1) and Spring Break (Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2).
When is the first and last day of school at Dublin City in 2026-2027?
The first day of school at Dublin City is Thursday, August 20, 2026. The last day of school is Friday, May 28, 2027. That's a school year of about 40 weeks.
How many school days are in the 2026-2027 school year at Dublin City?
About 180 school days: the weekdays from the first day to the last day, minus days off.
How many days off does Dublin City have in 2026-2027?
About 22 weekdays with no school, not counting weekends or summer. That's 17 weekdays of breaks plus five single days off. There are also four long weekends, where a Friday or Monday off joins the weekend.
What is the longest break at Dublin City in 2026-2027?
Winter Break is the longest: 16 days in a row with no school, from Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, January 3, including weekends (ten school days off).
What is the longest stretch of school without a day off?
Forty school days in a row (about eight weeks), from Monday, April 5 to Friday, May 28.
Which month has the most days off at Dublin City?
December has the most, with nine weekdays off.

Counts are approximate and based on the published calendar.

Source: Dublin City, last updated Oct. 2026. Dates can change, so confirm with the school before making plans.

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