The University of Bristol offers 4 major holiday breaks across its academic calendar. University of Bristol Term Dates for 2026/27/28 are now available, covering semester dates, TB1 and TB2 teaching block dates, Winter vacation, spring vacation, summer vacation, Christmas holidays, Easter holidays, closure days, and bank holidays.
University of Bristol Term Dates 2026/2027
Below is the full breakdown of University of Bristol Term Dates for the 2026-27 academic year.
| Activity | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Welcome Week | 14 to 18 September 2026 |
| Teaching Block 1 (TB-1) | 21 September to 11 December 2026 |
| TB-1 Consolidation Week | 26 to 30 October 2026 |
| TB-1 Assessment Preparation Week | 7 to 11 December 2026 |
| TB-1 Assessment Period | 14 to 18 December 2026 |
| Winter Vacation | 21 December 2026 to 8 January 2027 |
| Teaching Block 2 Preparation Week | 11 to 15 January 2027 |
| Teaching Block 2 (TB-2) | 18 January to 30 April 2027 |
| Graduation: Winter Degree Congregations | 22 to 26 February 2027 |
| TB-2 Consolidation Week | 22 to 26 February 2027 |
| Spring Vacation | 22 March to 9 April 2027 |
| TB-2 Assessment Preparation Week | 26 to 30 April 2027 |
| TB-2 Assessment Period | 4 to 21 May 2027 |
| Summer Vacation Starts (Undergraduate) | 31 May 2027 |
| Graduation: Summer Degree Congregations | 5 to 16 July 2027 |
| Standard Reassessment Coursework Deadline | 20 July 2027 |
| Reassessment Period | 20 to 30 July 2027 |
| PGT Dissertation Final Submission Deadline | 3 September 2027 |
| Summer Vacation Ends | 10 September 2027 |
University of Bristol Term Dates 2027/2028
Below is the full breakdown of University of Bristol Term Dates for the 2027-28 academic year.
| Activity | 2027/28 |
|---|---|
| Welcome Week | 13 to 17 September 2027 |
| Teaching Block 1 (TB-1) | 20 September to 10 December 2027 |
| TB-1 Consolidation Week | 25 to 29 October 2027 |
| TB-1 Assessment Preparation Week | 6 to 10 December 2027 |
| TB-1 Assessment Period | 13 to 17 December 2027 |
| Winter Vacation | 20 December 2027 to 7 January 2028 |
| Teaching Block 2 Preparation Week | 10 to 14 January 2028 |
| Teaching Block 2 (TB-2) | 17 January to 28 April 2028 |
| TB-2 Consolidation Week | 21 to 25 February 2028 |
| Spring Vacation | 3 to 21 April 2028 |
| TB-2 Assessment Preparation Week | 24 to 28 April 2028 |
| TB-2 Assessment Period | 2 to 19 May 2028 |
| Summer Vacation Starts (Undergraduate) | 29 May 2028 |
| Standard Reassessment Coursework Deadline | 18 July 2028 |
| Reassessment Period | 18 to 28 July 2028 |
| PGT Dissertation Final Submission Deadline | 1 September 2028 |
| Summer Vacation Ends | 8 September 2028 |
University of Bristol Semester Dates
Bristol runs a two-block system rather than traditional semesters. TB1 kicks off in late September and wraps up mid-December. TB2 follows in mid-January and runs through to early May. Simple, right? Each block includes a consolidation week, an assessment preparation week, and a formal assessment period.
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University of Bristol Holidays & Vacations
| Holiday | 2026/27 | 2027/28 |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Vacation | 21 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 | 20 Dec 2027 – 7 Jan 2028 |
| Spring Vacation | 22 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | 3 – 21 Apr 2028 |
| Summer Vacation | Starts 31 May 2027 | Starts 29 May 2028 |
| Christmas Holidays | 24 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | 24 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 |
| Easter Holidays | 26 Mar – 30 Mar 2027 | TBC |
Who These Dates Apply To
These University of Bristol Term Dates apply to students on the standard academic year. That covers most undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes. However, some programmes follow different schedules. Professional courses, vocational courses, and the International Foundation Programme often have their own timelines. If you’re unsure, check with your school. Better safe than sorry.
University of Bristol Open Days & Events
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Open Day | 31 October 2026 |
| Postgraduate Taught Open Day | 10 March 2027 |
| Offer Holder Events | 25 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 15 Apr 2026 |
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FAQs
Term starts in mid-September with Welcome Week. Teaching begins the following week.
Bristol uses teaching blocks (TB1 and TB2) instead of traditional semesters.
Yes. Students get winter, spring, and summer vacations plus bank holidays.
Some professional, vocational, and International Foundation Programme courses have different schedules.
Welcome Week is an induction period before teaching starts. It helps new students settle in.
UK University Holidays is an independent resource. We are not affiliated with the University of Bristol. Always verify University of Bristol term dates, semester dates, and academic calendar details directly with the official University of Bristol website before making any plans.
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