Planning your studies around Durham University term dates. From Michaelmas to Epiphany and Easter term, we’ve outlined every Durham University holiday, vacation, and semester date across five academic years. If you need term start and end dates, welcome week details, or your programme calendar, this Durham uni term dates page covers all the important dates in one clear term schedule.
Durham University Term Dates 2026/2027
Below are the Durham University Term Dates for the 2026/27 academic year.
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Week | 28 September 2026 | 4 October 2026 |
| Michaelmas term | 5 October 2026 | 11 December 2026 |
| Christmas vacation | 12 December 2026 | 10 January 2027 |
| Epiphany term | 11 January 2027 | 19 March 2027 |
| Easter vacation | 20 March 2027 | 25 April 2027 |
| Easter term | 26 April 2027 | 25 June 2027 |
| Summer vacation | 26 June 2027 | 26 September 2027 |
Durham University Term Dates 2027/2028
Below are the Durham University Term Dates for the 2027/28 academic year.
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Week | 27 September 2027 | 3 October 2027 |
| Michaelmas term | 4 October 2027 | 10 December 2027 |
| Christmas vacation | 11 December 2027 | 9 January 2028 |
| Epiphany term | 10 January 2028 | 17 March 2028 |
| Easter vacation | 18 March 2028 | 23 April 2028 |
| Easter term | 24 April 2028 | 23 June 2028 |
| Summer vacation | 24 June 2028 | 24 September 2028 |
Durham University Term Dates 2028/2029
Below are the Durham University Academic Dates for the 2028/29 academic year.
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Week | 25 September 2028 | 1 October 2028 |
| Michaelmas term | 2 October 2028 | 8 December 2028 |
| Christmas vacation | 9 December 2028 | 7 January 2029 |
| Epiphany term | 8 January 2029 | 16 March 2029 |
| Easter vacation | 17 March 2029 | 22 April 2029 |
| Easter term | 23 April 2029 | 22 June 2029 |
| Summer vacation | 23 June 2029 | 30 September 2029 |
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Durham University Term Dates 2029/2030
Below are the Durham University Academic Dates for the 2029/30 academic year.
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Week | 1 October 2029 | 7 October 2029 |
| Michaelmas term | 8 October 2029 | 14 December 2029 |
| Christmas vacation | 15 December 2029 | 13 January 2030 |
| Epiphany term | 14 January 2030 | 22 March 2030 |
| Easter vacation | 23 March 2030 | 28 April 2030 |
| Easter term | 29 April 2030 | 28 June 2030 |
| Summer vacation | 29 June 2030 | 29 September 2030 |
Durham University Term Dates 2030/2031
Below are the Durham University Academic Dates and term dates for the 2030/31 academic year.
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Week | 30 September 2030 | 6 October 2030 |
| Michaelmas term | 7 October 2030 | 13 December 2030 |
| Christmas vacation | 14 December 2030 | 12 January 2031 |
| Epiphany term | 13 January 2031 | 21 March 2031 |
| Easter vacation | 22 March 2031 | 27 April 2031 |
| Easter term | 28 April 2031 | 27 June 2031 |
| Summer vacation | 28 June 2031 | tbc |
Durham University Holidays & Vacation Dates
Durham University holidays follow a familiar rhythm each year. Christmas vacation typically kicks off mid-December and runs into early January. Easter vacation lands in late March or early April, giving you a solid few weeks to recharge. Then there’s the summer vacation, which stretches from late June right through to late September. That’s your winter break, spring term breather, and long summer stretch all sorted. Perfect for travel, internships, or simply catching your breath.
Durham University Semester Dates Explained
Durham doesn’t use standard semesters. Instead, it runs on a three-term structure: Michaelmas (autumn term), Epiphany (spring term), and Easter (summer term). Each term lasts roughly ten weeks. Welcome Week precedes Michaelmas, giving freshers time to settle in. So when someone asks about Durham University semester dates, they’re really asking about this term breakdown. Same idea, different label. The academic year flows from late September through to late June, with vacations woven between terms.
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Official University Source
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FAQs
Durham University term dates outline when each academic term starts and ends, including Welcome Week, Michaelmas, Epiphany, and Easter terms, plus all vacations.
No. Durham operates on a three-term system: Michaelmas, Epiphany, and Easter. However, the term “semester dates” is often used informally.
Terms typically begin in late September or early October with Welcome Week, followed by Michaelmas term.
Yes. The Christmas vacation serves as the winter break, usually from mid-December to early January.
Mostly yes, but some programmes may have different schedules. Always check your programme calendar.
Always check the official Durham University website for the most accurate and current term dates.
UK University Holidays is an independent resource. We aim to keep information accurate and up to date, but dates can change. Always verify with the official Durham University website before making any commitments.
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