School holiday calendar, for the current quarter in Ireland
Source: www.schooldays.ie
calendar issued by the Ministry of Education
Nimber of teaching days: 180
all study programs are aligned with the requirements of the Bologna Process
English is the primary medium of instruction at all levels in most schools, but Gaelscoileanna i.e. Irish-language schools, have become increasingly popular (Irish is the primary medium of instruction at all levels and English is taught as a second language starting in the second or third year of secondary school)
Schooling is mandatory till age 16
Usually no school on Saturday
Uniform required
Trinity College Dublin ranking: Times Higher Education #131/QS ranking #88/Shanghai #151-200
These dates are officially confirmed till June 2019 (summer vacations dates may slightly vary)
| Date | Weekday | Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2019 | Monday | Christmas holiday (end) |
| February 15, 2019 | Friday | winter holiday (beginning) |
| February 25, 2019 | Monday | winter holiday (end) |
| April 12, 2019 | Friday | spring holiday (beginning) |
| April 29, 2019 | Monday | spring holiday (end) |
| June 7, 2019 | Friday | summer holiday (beginning) |