The University of Glasgow term dates for 2026/27 and 2027/28 cover two full academic years, four semesters, and 10+ official holidays. You’ll find Winter Vacation, Spring Vacation, Christmas Holidays, Easter Holidays, Summer Holidays, Winter Break, Spring Break, Exam Dates, and Graduation Dates, all in one clear academic calendar.
University of Glasgow Term Dates 2026/2027
Here are the confirmed University of Glasgow term dates for the 2026/27 academic year.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 14 September 2026 | Start of Academic Year / Welcome Week |
| Monday 21 September 2026 | Semester 1 teaching starts |
| Friday 4 December 2026 | Semester 1 teaching ends |
| Monday 30 November – Friday 11 December 2026 | Graduation |
| Monday 7 – Friday 18 December 2026 | Examinations |
| Friday 18 December 2026 | Semester 1 ends |
| Monday 21 December 2026 | Winter vacation starts |
| Wednesday 23 December 2026 | University closes |
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | University re-opens |
| Friday 8 January 2027 | Winter vacation ends |
| Wednesday 6 – Friday 8 January 2027 | January Welcome Week |
| Monday 11 January 2027 | Semester 2 teaching starts |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | End of Semester 2 teaching |
| Monday 29 March 2027 | Spring vacation starts |
| Friday 16 April 2027 | Spring vacation ends |
| Monday 19 – Friday 23 April 2027 | Revision week |
| Monday 26 April – Friday 21 May 2027 | Examinations |
| Friday 28 May 2027 | Semester 2 ends |
| Wednesday 23 June – Friday 7 July 2027 | Graduation |
| Monday 26 July – Friday 13 August 2027 | Resit Examinations |
| Friday 10 September 2027 | End of Academic Year |
Semester 1: 21 September – 18 December 2026
Semester 2: 11 January – 28 May 2027
University of Glasgow Term Dates 2027/2028
Here are the provisional University of Glasgow term dates for the 2027/28 academic year.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 13 September 2027 | Start of Academic Year / Welcome Week |
| Monday 20 September 2027 | Semester 1 teaching starts |
| Friday 3 December 2027 | Semester 1 teaching ends |
| Monday 29 November – Friday 10 December 2027 | Graduation |
| Monday 6 – Friday 17 December 2027 | Examinations |
| Friday 17 December 2027 | Semester 1 ends |
| Monday 20 December 2027 | Winter vacation starts |
| Thursday 23 December 2027 | University closes |
| Wednesday 5 January 2028 | University re-opens |
| Friday 7 January 2028 | Winter vacation ends |
| Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 January 2028 | January Welcome Week |
| Monday 10 January 2028 | Semester 2 teaching starts |
| Friday 24 March 2028 | End of Semester 2 teaching |
| Monday 27 March 2028 | Spring vacation starts |
| Friday 14 April 2028 | Spring vacation ends |
| Monday 17 – Friday 21 April 2028 | Revision week |
| Monday 24 April – Friday 19 May 2028 | Examinations |
| Friday 26 May 2028 | Semester 2 ends |
| Wednesday 21 June – Friday 5 July 2028 | Graduation |
| Monday 24 July – Friday 11 August 2028 | Resit Examinations |
| Friday 8 September 2028 | End of Academic Year |
Semester 1: 20 September – 17 December 2027
Semester 2: 10 January – 26 May 2028
University of Glasgow Holidays & Vacations
The University of Glasgow holidays fall into three main breaks, and each one shapes how students plan travel, work and revision.
Winter Vacation (Christmas Holidays)
- 2026/27: Monday 21 December 2026 – Friday 8 January 2027
- 2027/28: Monday 20 December 2027 – Friday 7 January 2028
Spring Vacation (Easter Holidays)
- 2026/27: Monday 29 March – Friday 16 April 2027
- 2027/28: Monday 27 March – Friday 14 April 2028
Summer Holidays
- 2026/27: After Semester 2 exams, from late May through to the End of the academic year on Friday 10 September 2027
- 2027/28: From late May through to Friday 8 September 2028
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Graduation Dates 2027 & 2028
Graduation Ceremonies at the University of Glasgow run twice a year — once in late autumn/winter and once in summer.
2026/27
- Winter Graduation: Monday 30 November – Friday 11 December 2026
- Summer Graduation: Wednesday 23 June – Friday 7 July 2027
2027/28
- Winter Graduation: Monday 29 November – Friday 10 December 2027
- Summer Graduation: Wednesday 21 June – Friday 5 July 2028
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FAQs
Yes — it typically starts in mid-September with Welcome Week, followed by Semester 1 teaching the following Monday.
Yes. Welcome Week (often called Freshers Week) runs in September before teaching begins, with a smaller January Welcome Week for Semester 2 entrants.
The University closes around 23 December and re-opens in early January each year.
Yes — Semester 1 exams run in December, and Semester 2 exams run from late April to late May.
Yes — Resit Examinations typically run from late July to mid-August each year.
The dates listed on this page are based on publicly available information from the University of Glasgow and are correct at the time of publication. UK University Holidays is an independent resource and is not affiliated with the University of Glasgow. Always verify dates directly with the official University of Glasgow website before making travel, visa or accommodation decisions.
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