This page explores every Robert Gordon University term date detail you need—from Semester dates and welcome week to Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. Whether you call them RGU term dates or RGU holidays, these key dates matter.
Robert Gordon University Term Dates 2026/2027
Here are the complete Robert Gordon University term dates for the 2026/27 academic year.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 Welcome & Welcome Back Week | Monday 14 September 2026 |
| Start of Semester 1 teaching | Monday 21 September 2026 |
| End of Semester 1 | Friday 8 January 2027 |
| Semester 2 Welcome & Welcome Back Week | Monday 25 January 2027 |
| Start of Semester 2 teaching | Monday 1 February 2027 |
| End of Semester 2 | Friday 14 May 2027 |
| Semester 3 Welcome & Welcome Back Week | Monday 17 May 2027 |
| Start of Semester 3 teaching | Monday 24 May 2027 |
| End of Semester 3 | Friday 13 August 2027 |
Robert Gordon University Term Dates 2027/2028
Here is the truth: Robert Gordon University has not yet published its official term dates for 2027/2028 on the public Academic Calendar. Unlike some Scottish universities that release dates years ahead, RGU tends to confirm its academic year closer to the time.
Check more: Scotland University Holidays
Robert Gordon University Term Dates 2028/2029
Same story here—2028/29 is not yet confirmed. The university’s Academic Council reviews and approves the calendar before publication. If you are planning that far ahead (and honestly, some of you will be), bookmark the official source and check back after the 2027/28 calendar goes live. RGU typically follows a consistent three-semester structure, so the rhythm of welcome weeks, teaching blocks, and end-of-semester dates will feel familiar.
RGU Public and Fixed Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Day | 25 December 2026 | Public Holiday |
| Boxing Day | 26 December 2026 | Public Holiday |
| University Closed | 29 December 2026 | Fixed Holiday |
| University Closed | 30 December 2026 | Fixed Holiday |
| University Closed | 31 December 2026 | Fixed Holiday |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2027 | Public Holiday |
| Second Day of New Year | 4 January 2027 | Public Holiday |
| Aberdeen Spring Holiday Monday | 19 April 2027 | Public Holiday |
| Aberdeen Summer Holiday Monday | 12 July 2027 | Public Holiday |
RGU Welcome Week and Welcome Back Week Dates
Welcome Week is your runway. It is the soft landing before teaching begins—a chance to find your classrooms, meet your cohort, and figure out where the good coffee is.
For 2026/27, here is when those weeks fall :
- Semester 1: Monday 14 September 2026
- Semester 2: Monday 25 January 2027
- Semester 3: Monday 17 May 2027
When Does RGU Semester Start and End?
Let us strip it down to the essentials for 2026/27:
Semester 1 starts teaching on 21 September 2026 and ends on 8 January 2027.
Semester 2 starts teaching on 1 February 2027 and ends on 14 May 2027.
Semester 3 starts teaching on 24 May 2027 and ends on 13 August 2027.
That is the skeleton of your academic year. Everything else- the welcome weeks, the holidays—hangs on these bones.
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Official University Source
Always verify directly with the university. Robert Gordon University Term dates can shift, and the Academic Council reviews the calendar periodically.
FAQs
Yes. The Academic Council reviews the calendar, so dates can be adjusted. Always check the official RGU page before booking travel.
No, but it is strongly recommended. It is where you get essential course information and meet your tutors.
Yes. RGU operates a three-semester academic year, with Semester 3 running through the summer months.
Generally yes, taught postgraduate students follow the same semester structure. Always confirm with your specific school.
The official RGU Academic Calendar page allows you to download or print the current calendar.
UK University Holidays is an independent resource. We are not affiliated with Robert Gordon University. All Robert Gordon University term dates information is sourced from publicly available information and is subject to change by the university. Always verify directly with RGU’s official Academic Calendar before making travel or financial commitments.
Related Calendar: University of Edinburgh Term Dates