Manchester Academic Calendar 2026-27

University of Manchester

The official Manchester 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 Manchester registrar.

University of Manchester 2026/27 key dates. Some programmes may have slightly different start dates.

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Holidays
September 28
Fall Classes Start

Manchester Semesters & Terms 2026-27

Manchester Semesters & Terms 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Semester 1 126 days Monday 28 September 2026 - Sunday 31 January 2027. Welcome Week 21-25 September. Christmas break 21 December - 13 January; Semester 1 exams 14-29 January.
Semester 2 131 days Monday 1 February - Friday 11 June 2027. Easter break 22 March - 4 April; Semester 2 exams 17 May - 9 June.

Manchester Breaks & Recess 2026-27

Manchester Breaks & Recess 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Christmas Break 24 days โ€”
Easter Break 14 days Followed by a non-teaching period 5-11 April 2027.
Summer Vacation 100 days Summer graduation 12-27 July 2027.

Manchester Observed Holidays 2026-27

Manchester 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€”
Early May Bank Holiday 1 days โ€”
Spring Bank Holiday 1 days โ€”

Manchester School 2026 Calendar โ€” Month by Month

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Data source: The University of Manchester

Last updated: September 8, 2026

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

Note: University of Manchester 2026/27 key dates. Some programmes may have slightly different start dates.

Manchester Academic Calendar 2026-27 - FAQ

When does the fall 2026 semester start at Manchester?

The Manchester 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 Manchester in 2027?

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

When is Manchester commencement in 2027?

Manchester commencement activities take place around June 11, 2027. The last day of spring classes is earlier; final exams fall in between. Confirm exact commencement dates with the Manchester registrar.

Where can I find the official Manchester academic calendar?

The official Manchester academic calendar is published by the Manchester 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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