Holmes Institute Dublin
2026/2027 Academic Calendar
Plan ahead with our comprehensive academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Stay informed of important term dates, including induction, enrolment deadlines, exam periods, and semester breaks.
Academic Terms
Select a term to view its key dates.
Key dates at a glance
Reading Week, Study Week and Examination Week dates show the Monday the week begins.
| Key Dates | Summer 26T3 | Autumn 26T1 | Spring 27T2 | Summer 27T3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Induction | 3 June 2026 | 23 September 2026 | 27 January 2027 | 2 June 2027 |
| Start of Teaching | 8 June 2026 | 28 September 2026 | 1 February 2027 | 7 June 2027 |
| Reading Week | 20 July 2026 | – | 15 March 2027 | 19 July 2027 |
| Study Week | 7 September 2026 | 21 December 2026 | 3 May 2027 | 6 September 2027 |
| Examination Week | 14 September 2026 | 11 January 2027 | 10 May 2027 | 13 September 2027 |
| Term Ends | 18 September 2026 | 15 January 2027 | 14 May 2027 | 17 September 2027 |
Full Academic Calendar
Key dates for each term at Holmes Institute Dublin.
Summer 2026 (26T3)
Teaching to end of term8 Jun 2026 – 18 Sep 2026
3 June 2026Wednesday
InductionInduction for new students
8 June 2026Monday
Start of TeachingClasses begin
20 July 2026Week commencing Monday
Reading WeekReading Week – no scheduled classes
7 September 2026Week commencing Monday
Study WeekStudy Week – revision and exam preparation
14 September 2026Week commencing Monday
Examination WeekExaminations take place
18 September 2026Friday
Term EndsEnd of term
Autumn 2026 (26T1)
Teaching to end of term28 Sep 2026 – 15 Jan 2027
23 September 2026Wednesday
InductionInduction for new students
28 September 2026Monday
Start of TeachingClasses begin
21 December 2026Week commencing Monday
Study WeekStudy Week – revision and exam preparation
11 January 2027Week commencing Monday
Examination WeekExaminations take place
15 January 2027Friday
Term EndsEnd of term
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Reading WeekNo Reading Week this term
Spring 2027 (27T2)
Teaching to end of term1 Feb 2027 – 14 May 2027
27 January 2027Wednesday
InductionInduction for new students
1 February 2027Monday
Start of TeachingClasses begin
15 March 2027Week commencing Monday
Reading WeekReading Week – no scheduled classes
3 May 2027Week commencing Monday
Study WeekStudy Week – revision and exam preparation
10 May 2027Week commencing Monday
Examination WeekExaminations take place
14 May 2027Friday
Term EndsEnd of term
Summer 2027 (27T3)
Teaching to end of term7 Jun 2027 – 17 Sep 2027
2 June 2027Wednesday
InductionInduction for new students
7 June 2027Monday
Start of TeachingClasses begin
19 July 2027Week commencing Monday
Reading WeekReading Week – no scheduled classes
6 September 2027Week commencing Monday
Study WeekStudy Week – revision and exam preparation
13 September 2027Week commencing Monday
Examination WeekExaminations take place
17 September 2027Friday
Term EndsEnd of term
Important for students
Use the academic calendar to plan your study and stay ahead of important deadlines.
InductionAttend induction before teaching starts to get set up for your term.
ClassesCheck your timetable and class information before teaching begins.
ExaminationsUse Study Week to prepare for Examination Week at the end of each term.
Student SupportContact Student Services if you need help understanding a date.
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