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.
Last updated: 23rd February 2026
Semester 1 – 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11-12 September | Thursday-Friday | Induction for 1st year students |
| 15 September | Monday | Semester starts for All Students |
| 22 September | Monday | Start Date for Apprentice Block 1 |
| 6-10 October | Monday-Friday | Mental Health Week |
| 7 October | Tuesday | DkIT Careers Fair |
| 27 October | Monday-Friday | Study/Reading Week |
| 30 and 31 October | Thursday-Friday | Conferring |
| 19 November | Wednesday | DkIT Undergraduate Open Evening |
| 20 November | Thursday | Open Day for School Groups |
| 5 December | Friday | End of Apprentice Block 1 |
| 12 December | Friday | Semester 1 ends |
Institute Closed 23rd December 2025 Institute Re-Opens 2nd January 2026 | ||
| 05 January | Monday | Start Date for Winter Examinations |
| 5 January | Monday | Start Date for Apprentice Block 2 |
| 16 January | Friday | End of Winter Examinations |
Semester 2 – 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 26 January | Monday | Semester 2 begins |
| 20 March | Friday | End Date for Apprentice Block 2 |
| 27 March | Friday | Classes finish for Easter |
Institute Closed 3rd April 2026 Institute Re-Opens 7th April 2026 | ||
| 7 April | Tuesday | Start Date for Apprentice Block 3 |
| 13 April | Monday | Classes recommence after Easter |
| 8 May | Friday | Semester 2 Ends |
| 19 June | Friday | End Date for Apprentice Block 3 |
| 11 - 22 May | Monday to Friday | Summer Examinations |
| 17 August | Monday | August 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.
Last updated: 5th June 2026
Semester 1 – 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 10-11 September | Thursday-Friday | Induction for 1st year students |
| 14 September | Monday | Semester starts for All Students |
| 21 September | Monday | Start Date for Apprentice Block 1 |
| 5-9 October | Monday-Friday | Mental Health Week |
| 7 October | Wednesday | DkIT Careers Fair |
| 26 October | Monday-Friday | Study/Reading Week |
| 29 and 30 October | Thursday-Friday | Conferring |
| 18 November | Wednesday | DkIT Undergraduate Open Evening |
| 19 November | Thursday | Open Day for School Groups |
| 4 December | Friday | End of Apprentice Block 1 |
| 11 December | Friday | Semester 1 ends |
| 14 December | Monday | Start Date for Winter Examinations |
| 22 December | Tuesday | End of Winter Examinations |
Institute Closed 23rd December 2026 Institute Re-Opens 4th January 2027 | ||
| 05 January | Monday | Start Date for Winter Examinations |
| 4 January | Monday | Start Date for Apprentice Block 2 |
Semester 2 – 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 18 January | Monday | Semester 2 begins |
| 19 March | Friday | End Date for Apprentice Block 2 |
| 19 March | Friday | Classes finish for Easter |
Institute Closed 26 March 2027 Institute Re-Opens 30th March 2027 | ||
| 5 April | Monday | Classes recommence after Easter |
| 5 April | Monday | Start Date for Apprentice Block 3 |
| 13 April | Tuesday | Guidance Counsellor and Careers Event |
| 14 April | Wednesday | Undergraduate Spring Open Evening and Taster Event |
| 30 April | Friday | Semester 2 Ends |
| 10 May | Monday | Start Date for Summer Examinations |
| 21 May | Friday | End Date for Summer Examinations |
| 18 June | Friday | End Date for Apprentice Block 3 |
| 16 August | Monday | Start 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.
