Planning around Queen’s University Belfast Term Dates starts with one big change. This academic calendar covers key dates for Semester 1 and Semester 2, including start dates, end dates, teaching periods, Christmas and winter breaks, Easter and spring breaks, St Patrick’s Day, May Day, July holidays, October holiday, and New Year closures.
This page simplifies QUB term dates so you can plan move-in dates, freshers week, and Education Authority holidays with confidence.
Queen’s University Belfast Term Dates 2026/2027
Here are the confirmed Queen’s University Belfast Term Dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Academic Year 2026/27 Semester Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 – 18 September 2026 | Semester 1 Engagement (Welcome Period) |
| 21 September – 18 December 2026 | Teaching |
| 21 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 | Winter (Christmas) Break |
| 4 – 15 January 2027 | Welcome Period (New Students) / Pre-Semester Preparation (Continuing Students) |
| 18 January – 19 March 2027 | Semester 2 Engagement |
| 22 March – 2 April 2027 | Spring (Easter) Break |
| 5 April – 1 May 2027 | Semester 2 Engagement |
| 4 – 28 May 2027 | Formal Assessment Period |
Additional 2026-27 Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 26 – 30 October 2026 | Independent Study Week* |
| 5 November 2026 | Winter Graduation Results Deadline |
| 7 – 11 December 2026 | Graduation (Winter) |
| 14 – 18 December 2026 | Consolidation Week |
| 2 February 2027 | First Semester Exam Results |
| 8 – 12 February 2027 | Independent Study Week* |
| 10 June 2027 | Second Semester Exam Results |
| 1 – 9 July 2027 | Graduation (Summer) |
| 2 – 13 August 2027 | Supplementary Assessment Period |
| 24 August 2027 | Supplementary Exam Results |
Queen’s University Belfast Term Dates 2027/2028
Here are the confirmed Queen’s University Belfast Term Dates for the 2027/2028 academic year.
Academic Year 2027/28 Semester Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 15 – 17 September 2027 | Semester 1 Engagement (Welcome Period) |
| 20 September – 17 December 2027 | Teaching |
| 20 – 31 December 2027 | Winter (Christmas) Break |
| 3 – 14 January 2028 | Welcome Period (New Students) / Pre-Semester Preparation (Continuing Students) |
| 17 January – 7 April 2028 | Semester 2 Engagement |
| 10 – 21 April 2028 | Spring (Easter) Break |
| 24 – 29 April 2028 | Semester 2 Engagement |
| 2 – 26 May 2028 | Formal Assessment Period |
Additional 2027-28 Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 11 November 2027 | Winter Graduation Results Deadline |
| 6 – 10 December 2027 | Graduation (Winter) |
| 13 – 17 December 2027 | Consolidation Week |
| 1 February 2028 | First Semester Exam Results |
| 8 June 2028 | Second Semester Exam Results |
| 29 June – 8 July 2028 | Graduation (Summer) |
| 31 July – 11 August 2028 | Supplementary Assessment Period |
| 22 August 2028 | Supplementary Exam Results |
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Queen’s University Belfast Term Dates 2028/2029
Here are the confirmed Queen’s University Belfast Term Dates for the 2028/2029 academic year.
Academic Year 2028/29 Semester Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 13 – 15 September 2028 | Semester 1 Engagement (Welcome Period) |
| 18 September – 15 December 2028 | Teaching |
| 18 – 29 December 2028 | Winter (Christmas) Break |
| 1 – 12 January 2029 | Welcome Period (New Students) / Pre-Semester Preparation (Continuing Students) |
| 15 January – 23 March 2029 | Semester 2 Engagement |
| 26 March – 6 April 2029 | Spring (Easter) Break |
| 9 – 27 April 2029 | Semester 2 Engagement |
| 30 April – 25 May 2029 | Formal Assessment Period |
Additional 2028-29 Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 9 November 2028 | Winter Graduation Results Deadline |
| 4 – 8 December 2028 | Graduation (Winter) |
| 11 – 15 December 2028 | Consolidation Week |
| 30 January 2029 | First Semester Exam Results |
| 7 June 2029 | Second Semester Exam Results |
| 28 June – 6 July 2029 | Graduation (Summer) |
| 30 July – 10 August 2029 | Supplementary Assessment Period |
| 21 August 2029 | Supplementary Exam Results |
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Queen’s University Belfast Holidays 2026 & 2027
Here’s what to expect.
Holidays for 2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| St Patrick’s Day | Tuesday 17 March |
| Easter | Friday 3 April – Friday 10 April (inclusive) |
| May Day | Monday 4 May |
| July Holidays | Monday 13 July and Tuesday 14 July |
| October Holiday | Friday 30 October |
| Christmas / New Year | Wednesday 23 December – Friday 1 January 2027 (inclusive) |
Holidays for 2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| St Patrick’s Day | Wednesday 17 March |
| Easter | Friday 26 March – Friday 2 April (inclusive) |
| May Day | Monday 3 May |
| July Holidays | Monday 12 July and Tuesday 13 July |
| October Holiday | Friday 29 October |
| Christmas / New Year | Thursday 23 December – Monday 3 January 2028 (inclusive) |
Exam Dates & Assessment Periods
Exams and assessment periods are among the most searched QUB term date details. Here’s the full picture.
Examination Periods
| Academic Year | Second Semester Examinations (UG/PGT) | Supplementary Examinations |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 04 – 28 May 2027 | 02 – 13 August 2027 |
| 2027-28 | 02 – 28 May 2028 | 31 July – 11 August 2028 |
Publication of Student Timetables
| Academic Year | Second Semester Exam Timetable | Supplementary Examinations |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 18 March 2027 | 23 July 2027 |
| 2027-28 | 16 March 2028 | 21 July 2028 |
QUB Graduation Dates 2026–2029
Graduation ceremonies mark the finish line. Winter and summer graduation dates for QUB are:
| Academic Year | Winter Graduation | Summer Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 7 – 11 December 2026 | 1 – 9 July 2027 |
| 2027-28 | 6 – 10 December 2027 | 29 June – 8 July 2028 |
| 2028-29 | 4 – 8 December 2028 | 28 June – 6 July 2029 |
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FAQs
The welcome period is Queen’s official term for freshers week activities and engagement.
No. Some programmes don’t offer them due to pedagogical or logistical reasons.
Yes. All examination results are published on Qsis, the university’s student information system.
No. Some courses include placements or professional practice that fall outside standard semester dates.
Yes. Queen’s holds winter graduation in December and summer graduation in June or July.
The dates listed on this page are based on published Queen’s University Belfast information and are subject to change. Always verify with the official university website. UK University Holidays is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Queen’s University Belfast.
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