Below you’ll find the main college holidays and closures for the current cycle. On these dates, teaching and most support services pause. If you are planning a visa application, booking dates or return flights, please check these closures first.
These dates apply to Dorset College Dublin, including English Language programmes. Classes do not run on the days listed, and offices are generally closed.
At a glance
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College closures, including teaching and most support services, for the 2025 calendar year.
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 3 Feb 2025 | Monday | Saint Brigid’s Day |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Monday | Saint Patrick’s Day |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 5 May 2025 | Monday | May Day |
| 2 Jun 2025 | Monday | June Bank Holiday |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Monday | August Bank Holiday |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Monday | October Bank Holiday |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Friday | Christmas Break begins |
College closures, including teaching and most support services, for the 2026 calendar year.
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Monday | Dorset College reopens (from 2025 break) |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Monday | Saint Brigid’s Day |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Saint Patrick’s Day |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 4 May 2026 | Monday | May Day |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Monday | June Bank Holiday |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Monday | August Bank Holiday |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Monday | October Bank Holiday |
| 18 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Break begins |
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