School Calendar
School Holidays
Plan your English course with confidence. Find our school closure dates, Irish public holidays and information about requesting holidays and breaks during your course.
Plan Your Time in Cork
Cork English Academy observes Irish public holidays and closes for the Christmas period each year. If you are planning a longer course, it is important to consider these dates when choosing your course start and finish dates.
Public Holidays
The school is closed on Irish public holidays. Public holiday dates are listed below for 2026, 2027 and 2028.
Christmas Closure
Cork English Academy closes during the Christmas period. Please check the dates below when planning your course.
Additional Holidays
Students on eligible longer-term programmes may be able to request additional holidays or breaks, subject to the applicable policy.
Public Holidays in Ireland
The following are the Irish public holiday dates for the years shown below.
2026
- 01 January New Year’s Day
- 02 February St Brigid’s Day
- 17 March St Patrick’s Day
- 06 April Easter Monday
- 04 May May Bank Holiday
- 01 June June Bank Holiday
- 03 August August Bank Holiday
- 26 October October Bank Holiday
- 25 December Christmas Day
- 26 December St Stephen’s Day
2027
- 01 January New Year’s Day
- 01 February St Brigid’s Day
- 17 March St Patrick’s Day
- 29 March Easter Monday
- 03 May May Bank Holiday
- 07 June June Bank Holiday
- 02 August August Bank Holiday
- 25 October October Bank Holiday
- 25 December Christmas Day
- 26 December St Stephen’s Day
2028
- 01 January New Year’s Day
- 07 February St Brigid’s Day
- 17 March St Patrick’s Day
- 17 April Easter Monday
- 01 May May Bank Holiday
- 05 June June Bank Holiday
- 07 August August Bank Holiday
- 30 October October Bank Holiday
- 25 December Christmas Day
- 26 December St Stephen’s Day
Christmas Holidays
Cork English Academy closes during the Christmas period. Please use the dates below when planning your course.
2026β2027
2027β2028
2028β2029
Requesting Holidays During Your Course
If you are planning to take a break during your course, please check our Holiday and Breaks Policy before making your plans. Eligibility and conditions may depend on your course and programme type.
School Opening Hours
Our school operates from Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 17:00. During these hours, students can attend classes, participate in study groups, and make use of our facilities.
The school remains closed on Saturdays and Sundays, allowing students to rest, explore the city, or engage in personal study time.
Course Timetables
Our courses are designed to improve your overall language skills. The timetable is structured to provide a balance between classroom instruction and self-study.
Below is a breakdown of our morning and afternoon lesson timetables. Each session includes two lessons with a short break in between, keeping energy and focus high throughout the day.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school and supporting you on your journey to English fluency!