Cardiff University Term Dates for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 academic years are here. From the initial enrolment and induction week to the final resit period, knowing your semester start and semester finish dates helps you plan everything.
Cardiff University Term Dates 2026/2027
Here are the confirmed Cardiff University Term Dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Academic Year 2026/27 Semester Dates
These are the provisional dates for undergraduate modular programmes.
| Period | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment week | Monday 28 September 2026 | Friday 2 October 2026 |
| Autumn semester | Monday 5 October 2026 | Sunday 31 January 2027 |
| Christmas break | Saturday 19 December 2026 | Sunday 10 January 2027 |
| Examination period | Monday 18 January 2027 | Friday 29 January 2027 |
| Spring semester | Monday 1 February 2027 | Friday 18 June 2027 |
| Easter break | Saturday 20 March 2027 | Sunday 11 April 2027 |
| Examination period | Monday 17 May 2027 | Friday 18 June 2027 |
| Resit examination period | Monday 16 August 2027 | Friday 27 August 2027 |
Cardiff University Term Dates 2027/2028
Here are the confirmed Cardiff University Term Dates for the 2027/2028 academic year.
Academic Year 2027/28 Semester Dates
| Period | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment week | Monday 27 September 2027 | Friday 1 October 2027 |
| Autumn semester | Monday 4 October 2027 | Sunday 30 January 2028 |
| Christmas recess | Saturday 18 December 2027 | Sunday 9 January 2028 |
| Examination period | Monday 17 January 2028 | Friday 28 January 2028 |
| Spring semester | Monday 31 January 2028 | Friday 16 June 2028 |
| Easter recess | Saturday 25 March 2028 | Monday 17 April 2028 |
| Examination period | Monday 15 May 2028 | Friday 16 June 2028 |
| Resit examination period | Monday 14 August 2028 | Friday 25 August 2028 |
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Cardiff University Term Dates 2028/2029
The official Cardiff University term dates and semester dates page has only published provisional dates up to the 2027/28 academic year. The 2028/29 dates have not yet been released.
Cardiff University Holidays & Breaks
Beyond the standard semester dates, you will want to mark the major breaks on your calendar. The Christmas break (or Christmas recess) offers a substantial pause in the autumn semester.
The Easter break (or Easter recess) is another key period. While reading week and half term are not explicitly listed in these official tables, many departments incorporate a reading week during the spring semester. Always check your specific programme handbook for these details.
Alternative Semester Dates
Not every course follows the standard undergraduate modular pattern. Postgraduate course dates can vary significantly depending on the programme. Similarly, non-modular or non-semesterised programmes operate on a different schedule entirely.
If you are studying a health-related programme, your session dates may be extended, and you might have placements that run outside the typical term times. In these cases, the university states that your school will notify you of the details, or your Head of School will provide the definitive dates.
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Official University Source
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FAQs
Cardiff University typically starts in late September or early October. This is when enrolment week and the autumn semester begin.
No. Postgraduate, non-modular, and health-related programmes often have alternative semester dates. Check with your specific school.
The Christmas break usually starts in mid-to-late December and lasts for about three weeks, ending in early January.
Exams are held in January (winter) and May/June (summer). Resit exams take place in August.
Yes, you can arrive in Cardiff before enrolment week. However, university accommodation contracts usually start on the weekend before enrolment week.
The dates provided in this article are for guidance only and are subject to change. While we have made every effort to ensure accuracy based on the provided source material, UK University Holidays is not affiliated with Cardiff University. Students should always consult the official Cardiff University website or their specific department for the most up-to-date and confirmed semester dates, examination periods, and holiday schedules.
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