The Island's education minister says school holidays are based on key dates like Bank Holidays, and designed to be predictable.
Daphne Caine was quizzed in the House of Keys this week about how her department sets holidays by Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse.
She said each academic year needs schools open to students for 188 days.
Mrs Caine explained how holiday dates are decided:
Do schools have enough technology for students?
Computer equipment for the Island's schools will be raised by a Rushen MHK.
New policy on hospital visiting times, says minister
Health Minister Claire Christian says the Island's hospitals have opened up their visiting times.
Music service funding rises just 16% in 15 years
Education Minister Daphne Caine says funding for the Island's music service has risen by just 16 per cent in the last 15 years.
Keep drones away from racing, says government
The government's reminding people they can be fined for using drones to film the Southern 100 or TT.
Asia Fresh applies for dissolution
The company behind a well-known food outlet in Douglas has applied to be dissolved.
Mountain Road crash meant closure for repairs
Police say a crash on the Mountain Road meant it had to close last night.
Payment cards may not work on buses this weekend
Bus Vannin's warning people their card payments may not work this weekend.
Big day for Fury family!
The Isle of Man is set to host a huge reality TV wedding today.
