Academic Calendar

The Academic Year runs from September to August. Most programs are organised on a semester basis, there being two semesters in the academic year. Apprenticeship programs may run on a different timetable. In certain cases, where work placement is involved, these dates may vary. If in doubt students should contact their department.

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2026/27 Academic Calendar

Last updated: 6th July 2026

Semester 1 – 2026

DateDayDescription
10 - 11 September 2026Thursday-FridayInduction for 1st year students
14 September 2026MondaySemester starts for All Students
21 September 2026      MondayStart Date for Apprentice Block 1
5 - 9 October 2026Monday-FridayMental Health Week
7 October 2026WednesdayDkIT Careers Fair
26 October 2026Monday-FridayStudy/Reading Week
29 and 30 October 2026Thursday-FridayConferring
18 November 2026WednesdayDkIT Undergraduate Open Evening
19 November 2026ThursdayOpen Day for School Groups
4 December 2026FridayEnd of Apprentice Block 1
11 December 2026FridaySemester 1 ends
14 December 2026MondayStart Date for Winter Examinations
22 December 2026TuesdayEnd of Winter Examinations
23 December 2026WednesdayInstitute Closed 
4 January 2027Monday
  • Institute Re-Opens 
  • Start Date for Apprentice Block 2

Semester 2 – 2027

DateDayDescription
18 January 2027MondaySemester 2 begins
19 March 2027Friday
  • End Date for Apprentice Block 2
  • Classes finish for Easter
26 March 2027FridayInstitute Closed
30 March 2027TuesdayInstitute Re-Opens 
5 April 2027Monday

Classes recommence after Easter

Start Date for Apprentice Block 3

13 April 2027TuesdayGuidance Counsellor and Careers Event
14 April 2027WednesdayUndergraduate Spring Open Evening and Taster Event 
30 April 2027FridaySemester 2 Ends
10 May 2027MondayStart Date for Summer Examinations 
21 May 2027FridayEnd Date for Summer Examinations
18 June 2027FridayEnd Date for Apprentice Block 3
16 August 2027MondayStart Date for August Repeat Examinations 

*While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this calendar, the Institute reserves the right to make reasonable amendments to details and cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or omissions.

Last updated: 23rd February 2026

Semester 1 – 2025

DateDayDescription
11-12 SeptemberThursday-FridayInduction for 1st year students
15 SeptemberMondaySemester starts for All Students
22 September       MondayStart Date for Apprentice Block 1
6-10 OctoberMonday-FridayMental Health Week
7 OctoberTuesdayDkIT Careers Fair
27 OctoberMonday-FridayStudy/Reading Week
30 and 31 OctoberThursday-FridayConferring
19 NovemberWednesdayDkIT Undergraduate Open Evening
20 NovemberThursdayOpen Day for School Groups
5 DecemberFridayEnd of Apprentice Block 1
12 DecemberFridaySemester 1 ends
23 December 2025 Institute Closed
2 January 2026 Institute Re-Opens 
05 JanuaryMondayStart Date for Winter Examinations 
5 JanuaryMondayStart Date for Apprentice Block 2
16 JanuaryFridayEnd of Winter Examinations

Semester 2 – 2026

DateDayDescription
26 JanuaryMondaySemester 2 begins
20 MarchFridayEnd Date for Apprentice Block 2
27 MarchFridayClasses finish for Easter
3 April 2026 Institute Closed 
7 April 2026 Institute Re-Opens
7 AprilTuesdayStart Date for Apprentice Block 3
13 AprilMondayClasses recommence after Easter
8 MayFridaySemester 2 Ends
19 JuneFridayEnd Date for Apprentice Block 3
11 - 22 MayMonday to FridaySummer Examinations
17 AugustMondayAugust Repeat Examinations Commence

*While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this calendar, the Institute reserves the right to make reasonable amendments to details and cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies or omissions.

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