Academic Calendar 2025-2026
Plan your academic journey! Check important dates at your fingertips.
Academic Calendar 2025
2025 Calendar Overview
Winter Term
Three sessions: January - March
Spring Term
Three sessions: April - June
Summer Term
Three sessions: July - September
Fall Term
Three sessions: October - December
The 2025 academic year is organized into four main terms, each consisting of three sessions, with strategic breaks and final exam periods distributed throughout the year. The calendar includes all major federal holidays and ensures students have adequate time for rest and preparation between sessions.
Winter Term 2025
Winter 1
Dates: January 6 - January 31
Breaks: Jan 27-30
Holiday: Jan 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Winter 2
Dates: February 3 - February 28
Breaks: Feb 24-27
Holiday: Feb 17 - Presidents' Day
Winter 3
Dates: March 3 - March 21
Final Exams: March 17-20
Break: March 21 - April 6
Spring Term 2025
Spring 1
Dates: April 7 - May 2
Breaks: April 28 - May 1
Spring 2
Dates: May 5 - May 30
Breaks: May 26-29
Holiday: May 26 - Memorial Day
Spring 3
Dates: June 2 - June 27
Final Exams: June 23-26
Break: June 27 - July 6
Holidays: June 19 - Juneteenth / July 4 - Independence Day
Summer Term 2025
Summer 1
Dates: July 7 - August 1
Breaks: July 28-31
Summer 2
Dates: August 4 - August 29
Breaks: Aug 25-28
Summer 3
Dates: September 2 - September 26
Final Exams: Sep 22-25
Break: Sep 26 - Oct 5
Holiday: Sep 1 - Labor Day
Fall Term 2025
Fall 1
Dates: October 6 - November 1
Breaks: Oct 27 - Nov 1
Holiday: October 13 - Columbus Day
Fall 2
Dates: November 3 - November 22
Final Exams: Nov 17-22
Holidays: Nov 11 - Veterans Day / Nov 24-29 - Thanksgiving
Fall 3
Dates: December 1 - December 20
Final Exams: Dec 15-20
Break: Dec 21 - Jan 4
Holidays: December 25 - Christmas / Jan 1 - New Year's Day
2025 Federal Holidays
Mark your calendars! Here are the federal holidays observed in the United States for the year 2025, ensuring you can plan your breaks and academic schedules accordingly.
New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 20
Presidents' Day
Monday, February 17
Memorial Day
Monday, May 26
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Thursday, June 19
Independence Day
Friday, July 4
Labor Day
Monday, September 1
Columbus Day
Monday, October 13
Veterans Day
Tuesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25
2026 Academic Calendar
2026 Calendar Overview
The 2026 academic year transitions to a trimester system with three main terms. Each term lasts 12 to 13 weeks and includes midterm and final exam periods. This structure provides longer and more immersive learning experiences, with strategic breaks between terms for rest and preparation.
Term 1 - Jan to April
Start Date: January 5
Duration: 13 weeks
Midterm: February 9-14
Finals: April 6-11
Spring Break: March 16-21
Break Between Terms: April 13-18
Final Grades Due: April 17
Term 2 - April to July
Start Date: April 20
Duration: 12 weeks
Midterm: May 26-30
Finals: July 6-11
Summer Break: July 13 - September 5
Final Grades Due: July 17
Term 3 - September to December
Start Date: September 8
Duration: 13 weeks
Midterm: October 13 -17
Finals: December 7-12
Thanksgiving Break: November 23-28
Winter Break: December 14 - January 3
Final Grades Due: December 18
Important Note: All dates are subject to change. Students should regularly check the official academic calendar and consult their advisors for the most up-to-date information regarding session dates, exam schedules, and grade submission deadlines.
2026 Academic Breaks
Prepare for your well-deserved time off! This timeline outlines all major academic breaks for 2026, helping you plan for relaxation, travel, or catching up on personal projects.
Spring Break
March 16 - March 21
Break Between Terms
April 13 - April 18
Summer Break
July 13 - September 5
Thanksgiving Break
November 23 - November 28
Winter Break
December 14 - January 3
These breaks are designed to provide students with essential rest and rejuvenation periods throughout the academic year. Ensure you make the most of these opportunities to recharge and prepare for the next term.
2026 Federal Holidays
Mark your calendars! Here are the federal holidays observed in the United States for the year 2026, ensuring you can plan your breaks and academic schedules accordingly.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19, 2026
Presidents Day
February 16, 2026
Memorial Day
May 25, 2026
Juneteenth
June 19, 2026
Independence Day
July 3 - 4, 2026
Labor Day
September 7, 2026
Columbus Day
October 12, 2026
Veterans Day
November 11, 2026
Thanksgiving
November 26, 2026
Christmas
December 25, 2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027