UCL Academic Calendar 2026-27
University College London
The official UCL 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 UCL registrar.
UCL main academic calendar 2026/27. UCL Academy, UPC foundation programmes, and some departments follow different dates.
UCL Semesters & Terms 2026-27
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 82 | Monday 28 September - Friday 18 December 2026. College reading week w/c Monday 9 November 2026. | ||
| Term 2 | 73 | Monday 11 January - Wednesday 24 March 2027. College reading week w/c Monday 15 February 2027. | ||
| Term 3 | 47 | Monday 26 April - Friday 11 June 2027 (revision and exams term). |
UCL Breaks & Recess 2026-27
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Vacation | 23 | UCL closes Thursday 24 December 2026 - Monday 4 January 2027. | ||
| Easter Vacation | 32 | UCL closes Friday 26 March - Thursday 1 April 2027. | ||
| Summer Vacation | 107 | Until Term 1 of 2027/28 (expected late September 2027). |
UCL Observed Holidays 2026-27
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | 1 | — | ||
| Boxing Day | 1 | — | ||
| New Year's Day | 1 | — | ||
| Good Friday | 1 | — | ||
| Easter Monday | 1 | — | ||
| Early May Bank Holiday | 1 | — | ||
| Spring Bank Holiday | 1 | — |
UCL School 2026 Calendar — Month by Month
January 2026
February 2026
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December 2026
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Source last checked: September 6, 2026
Dates verified against official source for the current school year. Last verified: Sep 6, 2026.
Note: UCL main academic calendar 2026/27. UCL Academy, UPC foundation programmes, and some departments follow different dates.
Report a date error or source changeUCL Academic Calendar 2026-27 - FAQ
When does the fall 2026 semester start at UCL?
The UCL 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 UCL in 2027?
Spring break dates vary; see the breaks table above for the official UCL 2027 spring break dates.
When is UCL commencement in 2027?
UCL 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 UCL registrar.
Where can I find the official UCL academic calendar?
The official UCL academic calendar is published by the UCL 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.