The University of Edinburgh Term Dates for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 academic years are here. From semester dates and graduation dates to Edinburgh Uni holidays, we’ve got your academic session sorted.
University of Edinburgh Term Dates 2026/2027
Here are the confirmed University of Edinburgh Term Dates for both semesters.
Semester 1 Dates
Semester 1 runs from 21 September to 21 December 2026.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 14 September 2026 | Welcome Week |
| 21 September 2026 | Semester 1 starts / Teaching block 1 starts |
| 23 October 2026 | Teaching block 1 ends |
| 26 October 2026 | Teaching block 2 starts |
| 18 November – 26 November 2026 | Graduations |
| 4 December 2026 | Teaching block 2 ends |
| 7 – 8 December 2026 | Revision |
| 9 December – 21 December 2026 | Examinations |
| 21 December 2026 | Semester 1 ends |
| 22 December 2026 | Winter teaching vacation starts |
| To be confirmed | University closed |
| 10 January 2027 | Winter teaching vacation ends |
Semester 2 Dates
Semester 2 runs from 11 January to 22 May 2027.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 6 – 8 January 2027 | January Welcome |
| 11 January 2027 | Semester 2 starts / Teaching block 3 starts |
| 12 February 2027 | Teaching block 3 ends |
| 15 – 19 February 2027 | Flexible Learning Week |
| 22 February 2027 | Teaching block 4 starts |
| 2 April 2027 | Teaching block 4 ends |
| 5 – 16 April 2027 | Spring teaching vacation |
| 19 – 23 April 2027 | Revision |
| 26 April – 21 May 2027 | Examinations |
| 21 May 2027 | Semester 2 ends |
| 24 May 2027 | Summer teaching vacation starts |
| 1 July – 14 July 2027 | Graduations |
| To be confirmed | Resit examinations |
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University of Edinburgh Term Dates 2027/2028
These are provisional University of Edinburgh Term Dates for the 2027/28 academic year.
Semester 1 Dates
Semester 1 runs from 20 September to 21 December 2027.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 13 September 2027 | Welcome Week |
| 20 September 2027 | Semester 1 starts / Teaching block 1 starts |
| 22 October 2027 | Teaching block 1 ends |
| 25 October 2027 | Teaching block 2 starts |
| To be confirmed | Graduations |
| 3 December 2027 | Teaching block 2 ends |
| To be confirmed | Revision |
| To be confirmed | Examinations |
| 21 December 2027 | Semester 1 ends |
| 22 December 2027 | Winter teaching vacation starts |
| To be confirmed | University closed |
| 14 January 2028 | Winter teaching vacation ends |
Semester 2 Dates
Semester 2 runs from 17 January to 27 May 2028.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 – 14 January 2028 | January Welcome |
| 17 January 2028 | Semester 2 starts / Teaching block 3 starts |
| 18 February 2028 | Teaching block 3 ends |
| 21 – 25 February 2028 | Flexible Learning Week |
| 28 February 2028 | Teaching block 4 starts |
| 7 April 2028 | Teaching block 4 ends |
| 10 – 21 April 2028 | Spring teaching vacation |
| To be confirmed | Revision |
| To be confirmed | Examinations |
| 26 May 2028 | Semester 2 ends |
| 29 May 2028 | Summer teaching vacation starts |
| To be confirmed | Graduations |
| To be confirmed | Resit examinations |
University of Edinburgh Holidays and Vacation Periods
Here’s a breakdown of the key breaks in the academic calendar.
Winter Teaching Vacation
The winter teaching vacation runs from 22 December 2026 to 10 January 2027 for the 2026/27 session.
Spring Teaching Vacation
The spring teaching vacation falls from 5 to 16 April 2027 in the 2026/27 academic year.
Summer Teaching Vacation
This is the longest break in the academic year, though postgrads may have dissertation work during this period.
University Closed Dates
The University of Edinburgh typically closes for a period over Christmas and New Year. Exact university closed dates are usually confirmed closer to the time, so check the official term dates page for updates.
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Official University Source
For the most accurate information, always check the official University of Edinburgh website:
You can also check semester-dates.ed.ac.uk for confirmed University of Edinburgh term dates.
FAQs
The University of Edinburgh operates a two-semester academic year, with Semester 1 running from September to December and Semester 2 from January to May.
Semester 1 typically starts in mid-to-late September, with Welcome Week beginning the week before.
Semester 2 usually begins in mid-January, following the January Welcome period.
Key holidays include the winter teaching vacation (Christmas), spring teaching vacation (Easter), and summer teaching vacation.
Welcome Week is an orientation week before Semester 1 starts, helping new students settle in, meet peers, and complete matriculation.
The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only. While we strive to keep University of Edinburgh Term Dates and semester dates accurate and up to date, dates may change. Always check the official University of Edinburgh website for the confirmed term dates. University Holidays is not affiliated with the University of Edinburgh.
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