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Oxford Academic Calendar 2026-27

University of Oxford

The official Oxford 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 Oxford registrar.

Oxford uses 3 terms. Full Term is the 8-week undergraduate teaching period. Clinical medicine, MBA, MPP, and other programs have different dates.

This page also covers: 2027-28

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Breaks
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Holidays
October 11
Fall Classes Start

Oxford Semesters & Terms 2026-27

Oxford Semesters & Terms 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Michaelmas Term 2026 78 Full Term: Oct 11 - Dec 5.
Hilary Term 2027 73 Full Term: Jan 17 - Mar 13.
Trinity Term 2027 78 Full Term: Apr 25 - Jun 19.

Oxford Breaks & Recess 2026-27

Oxford Breaks & Recess 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Christmas Vacation 42 —
Easter Vacation 42 —
Summer Vacation 113 —

Oxford Observed Holidays 2026-27

Oxford 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 —
Spring Bank Holiday 1 —

Oxford School 2026 Calendar — Month by Month

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Oxford Academic Calendar 2027-28

Oxford Semesters & Terms 2027-28

Oxford Semesters & Terms 2027-28 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Michaelmas Term 2027 78 Full Term: Sunday 10 October - Saturday 4 December 2027.
Hilary Term 2028 79 Full Term: Sunday 16 January - Saturday 11 March 2028.
Trinity Term 2028 78 Full Term: Sunday 23 April - Saturday 17 June 2028.

Oxford Breaks & Recess 2027-28

Oxford Breaks & Recess 2027-28 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Christmas Vacation 20 —
Easter Vacation 25 —
Long Vacation 86 —

Oxford Observed Holidays 2027-28

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

Oxford School 2027 Calendar — Month by Month

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Data source: University of Oxford

Source last checked: September 6, 2026

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

Note: Oxford uses 3 terms. Full Term is the 8-week undergraduate teaching period. Clinical medicine, MBA, MPP, and other programs have different dates.

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Oxford Academic Calendar 2026-27 - FAQ

When does the fall 2026 semester start at Oxford?

The Oxford fall 2026 semester begins with the first day of classes on Sunday, October 11, 2026. See the terms table above for the full fall schedule and last day of classes.

When is spring break at Oxford in 2027?

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

When is Oxford commencement in 2027?

Oxford commencement activities take place around June 19, 2027. The last day of spring classes is earlier; final exams fall in between. Confirm exact commencement dates with the Oxford registrar.

Where can I find the official Oxford academic calendar?

The official Oxford academic calendar is published by the Oxford 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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