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King's College London Academic Calendar 2026-27

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The official King's College London 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 King's College London registrar.

King's College London 2026-27 academic calendar. Reading weeks apply only where a programme includes them; from 2026-27 the first assessment period is two weeks. Faculties may vary.

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Fall Classes Start

King's College London Semesters & Terms 2026-27

King's College London Semesters & Terms 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Semester 1 (Teaching) 82 Teaching Monday 28 September - Friday 11 December, plus teaching/revision 14-18 December 2026. Welcome to King's: 14-25 September.
Semester 2 (Teaching) 106 Teaching Friday 22 January - Thursday 25 March 2027, then teaching/revision 19 April - 7 May 2027. Programme reading weeks (where scheduled): 2-6 November 2026 and 1-5 March 2027.

King's College London Breaks & Recess 2026-27

King's College London Breaks & Recess 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Winter Vacation & Assessment Period 1 34 Includes assessment period 1: Friday 8 January - Friday 22 January 2027.
Spring Vacation 24 Between Easter (Good Friday 26 March) and the return to teaching on Monday 19 April 2027.
Summer Vacation 101 After assessment period 2 (10 May - 4 June 2027). Assessment period 3 runs 9-20 August 2027. PGT students continue dissertation work over the summer.

King's College London Observed Holidays 2026-27

King's College London Observed Holidays 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Christmas Day 1 —
Boxing Day 1 —
New Year's Day 1 —
Good Friday 1 —
Easter Monday 1 —
Early May Bank Holiday 1 —
Spring Bank Holiday 1 —

King's College London School 2026 Calendar — Month by Month

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Note: King's College London 2026-27 academic calendar. Reading weeks apply only where a programme includes them; from 2026-27 the first assessment period is two weeks. Faculties may vary.

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King's College London Academic Calendar 2026-27 - FAQ

When does the fall 2026 semester start at King's College London?

The King's College London fall 2026 semester begins with the first day of classes on Monday, September 28, 2026. See the terms table above for the full fall schedule and last day of classes.

When is spring break at King's College London in 2027?

Spring break dates vary; see the breaks table above for the official King's College London 2027 spring break dates.

When is King's College London commencement in 2027?

King's College London commencement activities take place around June 4, 2027. The last day of spring classes is earlier; final exams fall in between. Confirm exact commencement dates with the King's College London registrar.

Where can I find the official King's College London academic calendar?

The official King's College London academic calendar is published by the King's College London 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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