Princeton Academic Calendar 2026-27

Princeton University

The official Princeton 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 Princeton registrar.

Princeton University academic calendar for undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Princeton Semesters & Terms 2026-27

Princeton Semesters & Terms 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Fall Semester 2026 97 days Fall recess Oct 17-25. Reading period Dec 8-15. Finals Dec 16-22.
Spring Semester 2027 100 days Spring recess in March. Finals in May.

Princeton Breaks & Recess 2026-27

Princeton Breaks & Recess 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Fall Recess 9 days โ€”
Thanksgiving Recess 5 days โ€”
Winter Break 40 days โ€”
Spring Recess 9 days โ€”

Princeton Observed Holidays 2026-27

Princeton Observed Holidays 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Thanksgiving 1 days โ€”
MLK Jr. Day 1 days โ€”
Presidents' Day 1 days โ€”
Memorial Day 1 days โ€”

Princeton School 2026 Calendar โ€” Month by Month

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Data source: Princeton Registrar

Last updated: September 8, 2026

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Note: Princeton University academic calendar for undergraduate and graduate programs.

Princeton Academic Calendar 2026-27 - FAQ

When does the fall 2026 semester start at Princeton?

The Princeton fall 2026 semester begins with the first day of classes on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. See the terms table above for the full fall schedule and last day of classes.

When is spring break at Princeton in 2027?

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

When is Princeton commencement in 2027?

Princeton commencement activities take place around May 22, 2027. The last day of spring classes is earlier; final exams fall in between. Confirm exact commencement dates with the Princeton registrar.

Where can I find the official Princeton academic calendar?

The official Princeton academic calendar is published by the Princeton 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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