Niall, 21, took to Twitter to clarify the inaccurate information doing the rounds and said they are not "splitting," reported E! online.
"Ok so lots of rumours going round. We are not splitting up, but we will be taking a well earned break at some point next year. Don't worry though, we still have lots we want to achieve!" he wrote.
"Can't wait for you to hear all the new music we have for you and to perform some new songs as the tour continues! Love you all xx," he added.