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.
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If you are unsure how these dates affect your course, please contact [email protected].
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 (college reopens 4 January 2027) |
Public holidays and key closure dates for the 2027 calendar year (Republic of Ireland).
| Date | Day | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| 4 Jan 2027 | Monday | Dorset College reopens (from 2026 Christmas break) |
| 1 Feb 2027 | Monday | Saint Brigid’s Day |
| 17 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | Saint Patrick’s Day |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | May Day |
| 7 Jun 2027 | Monday | June Bank Holiday |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Monday | August Bank Holiday |
| 25 Oct 2027 | Monday | October Bank Holiday |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sunday | St Stephen’s Day |
| TBC (Dec 2027) | — | Christmas Break begins (college closure date) |
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