Academic Calendar 2026-2027

Some programs, including Johnson MBA ProgramsLaw, and Vet have different academic calendars. In addition, please be aware of religious holidays.

2026-27 Academic Calendar

Fall 2026

Academic Calendar Fall 2026
Date
Day of the week
Event
September 7
Monday
Labor Day - No Classes
October 10
Saturday
Fall Break Begins
October 12
Monday
Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 14
Wednesday
Instruction Resumes
November 11
Wednesday
Veterans Day - Classes Held
November 25
Wednesday
Thanksgiving Break Begins
November 30
Monday
Instruction Resumes
December 7
Monday
Last Day of Instruction
December 8 - 10
Tuesday - Thursday
Study Period
December 11
Friday
Scheduled Exams Begin
December 19
Saturday
Scheduled Exams End
December 20
Sunday
December 31
Thursday
December Degree Date

Winter 2026-27

Academic Calendar Winter 2026-27
Date
Day of the week
Event
January 4
Monday
Winter Session Instruction Begins
January 18
Monday
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / Holiday / No Classes
January 23
Saturday
Winter Session Instruction Ends

Spring 2027

Academic Calendar Spring 2027
Date
Day of the week
Event
January 25
Monday
Instruction Begins
February 13
Saturday
February Break begins
February 17
Wednesday
Instruction Resumes
April 5
Monday
Instruction Resumes
May 10
Monday
Last Day of Instruction
May 12
Wednesday
Study Days Begin
May 14
Friday
Study Days End
May 15
Saturday
Scheduled Exams Begin
May 22
Saturday
Scheduled Exams End
May 28 - 30
Friday - Sunday

Summer 2027

Academic Calendar Summer 2027
Date
Day of the week
Event
June 1
Tuesday
Summer Special Session 1 and 2 Instruction Begins
August 14
Saturday
Summer Special Session 2 Ends
August 31
Tuesday
August Degree Date