Edinburgh Academic Calendar 2026-27

University of Edinburgh

The official Edinburgh academic calendar for 2026-27, including fall and spring semester dates, Thanksgiving and winter recess, spring break, commencement, and key academic deadlines. All dates are sourced directly from the Edinburgh registrar.

University of Edinburgh standard semester dates 2026/27. Medicine (MBChB), veterinary medicine and other non-standard programmes follow different dates.

This page also covers: 2027-28

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Fall Classes Start

Edinburgh Semesters & Terms 2026-27

Edinburgh Semesters & Terms 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Semester 1 92 days Monday 21 September - Monday 21 December 2026. Welcome Week starts 14 September. Teaching Block 1: 21 Sep - 23 Oct; Block 2: 26 Oct - 4 Dec. Revision 7-8 Dec; exams 9-21 December.
Semester 2 131 days Monday 11 January - Friday 21 May 2027. Teaching Block 3: 11 Jan - 12 Feb; Block 4: 22 Feb - 2 Apr. Flexible Learning Week 15-19 February. Revision 19-23 April; exams 26 April - 21 May.

Edinburgh Breaks & Recess 2026-27

Edinburgh Breaks & Recess 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Winter Vacation 20 days University closure dates for part of this period were listed as to be confirmed.
Spring Teaching Vacation 12 days Monday 5 - Friday 16 April 2027.
Summer Vacation 118 days Summer teaching vacation begins Monday 24 May 2027. Graduations 3-14 August (2026 pattern).

Edinburgh Observed Holidays 2026-27

Edinburgh Observed Holidays 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Christmas Day 1 days โ€”
Boxing Day 1 days โ€”
New Year's Day 1 days โ€”
Good Friday 1 days โ€”
Easter Monday 1 days โ€”
Spring Bank Holiday 1 days โ€”

Edinburgh School 2026 Calendar โ€” Month by Month

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Edinburgh Academic Calendar 2027-28

Edinburgh Semesters & Terms 2027-28

Edinburgh Semesters & Terms 2027-28 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Semester 1 (provisional) 93 days Monday 20 September - Tuesday 21 December 2027 (provisional). Welcome Week starts 13 September. Teaching Block 1: 20 Sep - 22 Oct; Block 2: 25 Oct - 3 Dec. Revision and exam dates to be confirmed.
Semester 2 (provisional) 131 days Monday 17 January - Friday 26 May 2028 (provisional). January Welcome 12-14 January. Teaching Block 3: 17 Jan - 18 Feb; Block 4: 28 Feb - 7 Apr. Flexible Learning Week 21-25 February. Revision and exam dates to be confirmed.

Edinburgh Breaks & Recess 2027-28

Edinburgh Breaks & Recess 2027-28 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Winter Teaching Vacation 24 days University closure dates to be confirmed.
Spring Teaching Vacation 12 days Monday 10 - Friday 21 April 2028.
Summer Teaching Vacation 112 days Begins Monday 29 May 2028 (provisional).

Edinburgh Observed Holidays 2027-28

Edinburgh Observed Holidays 2027-28 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Christmas Day 1 days โ€”
Boxing Day 1 days โ€”
New Year's Day 1 days Falls on Saturday; observed Monday 3 January 2028.
New Year's Day (Observed) 1 days โ€”
Good Friday 1 days โ€”
Easter Monday 1 days โ€”
Spring Bank Holiday 1 days โ€”

Edinburgh School 2027 Calendar โ€” Month by Month

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Source & Data Accuracy

Data source: University of Edinburgh

Last updated: September 8, 2026

Verified

Dates verified against official source for the current school year. Last verified: Sep 6, 2026.

Note: University of Edinburgh standard semester dates 2026/27. Medicine (MBChB), veterinary medicine and other non-standard programmes follow different dates.

Edinburgh Academic Calendar 2026-27 - FAQ

When does the fall 2026 semester start at Edinburgh?

The Edinburgh fall 2026 semester begins with the first day of classes on Monday, September 21, 2026. See the terms table above for the full fall schedule and last day of classes.

When is spring break at Edinburgh in 2027?

Spring break dates vary; see the breaks table above for the official Edinburgh 2027 spring break dates.

When is Edinburgh commencement in 2027?

Edinburgh commencement activities take place around May 21, 2027. The last day of spring classes is earlier; final exams fall in between. Confirm exact commencement dates with the Edinburgh registrar.

Where can I find the official Edinburgh academic calendar?

The official Edinburgh academic calendar is published by the Edinburgh registrar (linked in the source box below). This page summarizes the key dates; always confirm deadlines, exam schedules, and registration dates on the official calendar.

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