Skip to main content

PKU Academic Calendar 2026-27

Peking University

The official PKU 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 PKU registrar.

PKU calendar covers main campus, Health Science Center, and Shenzhen Graduate School. New student registration, military training, and opening ceremony are separate from first day of classes.

2
Terms
3
Breaks
6
Holidays
September 7
Fall Classes Start

PKU Semesters & Terms 2026-27

PKU Semesters & Terms 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Fall Semester 2026 126 Main campus & medical classes begin Sep 7. Medical on-campus undergrad starts Aug 31.
Spring Semester 2027 127 Main campus summer break from Jun 28. Shenzhen from Jul 5.

PKU Breaks & Recess 2026-27

PKU Breaks & Recess 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Winter Holiday (Main Campus & Medical) 42 —
Winter Holiday (Shenzhen) 35 —
Summer Holiday 71 —

PKU Observed Holidays 2026-27

PKU Observed Holidays 2026-27 — complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
National Day 7 —
New Year's Day 3 —
Spring Festival 7 —
Qingming Festival 3 —
Labour Day 5 —
Dragon Boat Festival 3 —

PKU School 2026 Calendar — Month by Month

School Holiday
Public Holiday
School Term

January 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

February 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28

March 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4

April 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2

May 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6

June 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4

July 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1

August 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5

September 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3

October 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

November 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5

December 2026

S
M
T
W
T
F
S
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2

Add PKU Academic Calendar to your calendar

Subscribe to the permanent feed and new school years are added automatically to the same calendar. Or download a single-year file if you only need one year.

Recommended Permanent subscription

Subscribe once. This URL never changes, so published school years are added automatically (currently covering 2026)

Single-year file

A one-off import for this school year only. It will not update when dates change or when a new school year is published.

Data last verified Jul 29, 2026. Dates come from the official source listed above — always confirm with your school or education authority before making important plans.

Data & source details Who this calendar applies to, where it came from, and when we will check it again
Applies to
Not yet recorded
Does not apply to
Not yet recorded
Governance level
University
Date status
Binding on schools
Source document
Not yet recorded
Published by the authority
Peking University
Last checked by us
Jul 29, 2026
Next scheduled review
Not yet recorded
Known exceptions
Not yet recorded
Data version
Not yet recorded
Report an error in these details

Source & Data Accuracy

Data source: Peking University

Source last checked: July 29, 2026

Verified

Dates verified against official source for the current school year. Last verified: Jul 29, 2026.

Note: PKU calendar covers main campus, Health Science Center, and Shenzhen Graduate School. New student registration, military training, and opening ceremony are separate from first day of classes.

Report a date error or source change

PKU Academic Calendar 2026-27 - FAQ

When does the fall 2026 semester start at PKU?

The PKU fall 2026 semester begins with the first day of classes on Monday, September 7, 2026. See the terms table above for the full fall schedule and last day of classes.

When is spring break at PKU in 2027?

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

When is PKU commencement in 2027?

PKU commencement activities take place around July 5, 2027. The last day of spring classes is earlier; final exams fall in between. Confirm exact commencement dates with the PKU registrar.

Where can I find the official PKU academic calendar?

The official PKU academic calendar is published by the PKU 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.

Other University Calendars

---