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Holidays & College Closures

Key college holidays and closures for the current cycle. Teaching and support services are unavailable on the dates below. For visa or booking timelines, please plan around these dates.

2025

Date Day Description
1 Jan 2025WednesdayNew Year’s Day
3 Feb 2025MondaySaint Brigid’s Day
17 Mar 2025MondaySaint Patrick’s Day
21 Apr 2025MondayEaster Monday
5 May 2025MondayMay Day
2 Jun 2025MondayJune Bank Holiday
4 Aug 2025MondayAugust Bank Holiday
27 Oct 2025MondayOctober Bank Holiday
19 Dec 2025FridayChristmas Break begins

2026

Date Day Description
1 Jan 2026ThursdayNew Year’s Day
2 Feb 2026MondaySaint Brigid’s Day
17 Mar 2026TuesdaySaint Patrick’s Day
6 Apr 2026MondayEaster Monday
4 May 2026MondayMay Day
1 Jun 2026MondayJune Bank Holiday
3 Aug 2026MondayAugust Bank Holiday
26 Oct 2026MondayOctober Bank Holiday
18 Dec 2026FridayChristmas Break begins
12 Jan 2026MondayDorset College reopens (from 2025 break)

Notes

  • Bank holidays follow the Republic of Ireland calendar.
  • Teaching and most services pause during college closures.
  • For exam or visa deadlines, please plan submissions outside closure dates.
Last updated: 31 October 2025

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