Academic Calendar to download or print:
The Academic Calendar may be subject to review by Academic Council.
Semester Dates
2025 - 2026
- Monday 8 September 2025 - Semester 1 Welcome & Welcome Back Week
- Monday 15 September 2025 - Start of Semester 1 teaching
- Friday 9 January 2026 - End of Semester 1
- Monday 19 January 2026 - Semester 2 Welcome & Welcome Back Week
- Monday 26 January 2026 - Start of Semester 2 teaching
- Friday 8 May 2026 - End of Semester 2
- Monday 11 May 2026 - Semester 3 Welcome & Welcome Back Week
- Monday 18 May 2026 - Start of Semester 3 teaching
- Friday 7 August 2026 - End of Semester 3
Public and Fixed Holidays
2025 - 2026
- 22 September 2025 - Aberdeen Autumn Holiday Monday (Public Holiday)
- 25 December 2025 - Christmas Day (Public Holiday)
- 26 December 2025 - Boxing Day (Public Holiday)
- 29 December 2025 - University Closed (Fixed Holiday)
- 30 December 2025 - University Closed (Fixed Holiday)
- 31 December 2025 - University Closed (Fixed Holiday)
- 01 January 2026 - New Year's Day (Public Holiday)
- 02 January 2026 - Second Day of New Year (Public Holiday)
- 20 April 2026 - Aberdeen Spring Holiday Monday (Public Holiday)
- 13 July 2026 - Aberdeen Summer Holiday Monday (Public Holiday)
During public and fixed holidays campus buildings may be closed, please refer to: