Stanford Academic Calendar 2026-27

Stanford University

The official Stanford 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 Stanford registrar.

Stanford uses a quarter system. Medical, Law, GSB, and MBA programs may have different start dates.

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Fall Classes Start

Stanford Semesters & Terms 2026-27

Stanford Semesters & Terms 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Autumn Quarter 2026 74 days Exams Dec 7-11.
Winter Quarter 2027 68 days Exams Mar 15-19.
Spring Quarter 2027 66 days Exams Jun 4-9. Commencement Jun 13.

Stanford Breaks & Recess 2026-27

Stanford Breaks & Recess 2026-27 โ€” complete list of dates and durations
Name Start Date End Date Days Notes
Thanksgiving Recess 2 days โ€”
Winter Closure 23 days โ€”
Spring Break 9 days โ€”

Stanford Observed Holidays 2026-27

Stanford 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€”

Stanford School 2026 Calendar โ€” Month by Month

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Source & Data Accuracy

Data source: Stanford Student Services

Last updated: September 8, 2026

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

Note: Stanford uses a quarter system. Medical, Law, GSB, and MBA programs may have different start dates.

Stanford Academic Calendar 2026-27 - FAQ

When does the fall 2026 semester start at Stanford?

The Stanford fall 2026 semester begins with the first day of classes on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. See the terms table above for the full fall schedule and last day of classes.

When is spring break at Stanford in 2027?

Stanford spring break 2027 runs from March 20 to March 28, 2027.

When is Stanford commencement in 2027?

Stanford commencement activities take place around June 9, 2027. The last day of spring classes is earlier; final exams fall in between. Confirm exact commencement dates with the Stanford registrar.

Where can I find the official Stanford academic calendar?

The official Stanford academic calendar is published by the Stanford 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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