University of Oxford Term Dates and Academic Year

Last Updated: 29 October 2026

The University of Oxford runs three terms a year: Michaelmas, Hilary, and Trinity, and knowing the exact dates matters. This page gives you the University of Oxford Term Dates for the academic year, plus Oxford Holidays and semester dates in one clear academic calendar.

University of Oxford Term Dates and Academic Year
University of Oxford Term Dates and Academic Year

University of Oxford Term Dates 2026/2027

Here are the complete University of Oxford Term Dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

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Michaelmas 2026Sunday 11 OctoberSaturday 5 December
Hilary 2027Sunday 17 JanuarySaturday 13 March
Trinity 2027Sunday 25 AprilSaturday 19 June

University of Oxford Term Dates 2027/2028

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Michaelmas 2027Sunday 10 OctoberSaturday 4 December
Hilary 2028Sunday 16 JanuarySaturday 11 March
Trinity 2028Sunday 23 AprilSaturday 17 June

University of Oxford Term Dates 2028/2029

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Michaelmas 2028Sunday 8 OctoberSaturday 2 December
Hilary 2029Sunday 14 JanuarySaturday 10 March
Trinity 2029Sunday 22 AprilSaturday 16 June

University of Oxford Term Dates 2029/2030

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Michaelmas 2029Sunday 7 OctoberSaturday 1 December
Hilary 2030Sunday 13 JanuarySaturday 9 March
Trinity 2030Sunday 28 AprilSaturday 22 June

University of Oxford Term Dates 2030/2031

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Michaelmas 2030Sunday 13 OctoberSaturday 7 December
Hilary 2031Sunday 19 JanuarySaturday 15 March
Trinity 2031Sunday 27 AprilSaturday 21 June

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University of Oxford Term Dates 2031/2032

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Michaelmas 2031Sunday 12 OctoberSaturday 6 December
Hilary 2032Sunday 18 JanuarySaturday 13 March
Trinity 2032Sunday 25 AprilSaturday 19 June

University of Oxford Term Dates 2032/2033

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Michaelmas 2032Sunday 10 OctoberSaturday 4 December
Hilary 2033Sunday 16 JanuarySaturday 12 March
Trinity 2033Sunday 24 AprilSaturday 18 June
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Oxford University Holidays & Vacation Dates

Oxford doesn’t publish a separate “holiday” list — the vacations sit between the terms. In practice, the Oxford University Holidays follow the gaps in the term timetable:

  • Christmas vacation — after Michaelmas ends in early December
  • Easter vacation — after Hilary ends in mid-March
  • Long summer vacation — after Trinity ends in mid-to-late June

So when you’re checking Oxford holidays, look at the end date of one term and the start date of the next. That gap is your vacation window. Handy, right?

Michaelmas, Hilary & Trinity Term Start and End Dates Explained

Oxford’s year is built on three named terms, and each one has a fixed start date and end date:

  • Michaelmas term — the autumn/winter term, starting in early-to-mid October and ending in early December.
  • Hilary term — the winter/spring term, starting mid-January and ending mid-March.
  • Trinity term — the spring/summer term, starting late April and ending mid-to-late June.

These are the “full term” dates — the core teaching weeks. Beyond full term, the university calendar includes collections, examinations, and vacations, but for most planning purposes, you need the full-term schedule above.

Oxford Academic Calendar vs. Semester Dates: What to Know

Here’s a common mix-up. Oxford does not use a two-semester system like many universities. It runs three terms, so “semester dates” isn’t really the right phrase for Oxford — “term dates” is.

That said, people search for Oxford semester dates all the time, so it’s worth clarifying: if you’re comparing Oxford’s academic calendar to a semester-based university calendar, map Michaelmas roughly to the autumn semester, Hilary to the spring semester, and Trinity to the summer stretch. The structure differs, but the planning logic is similar.

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Official University Source

For the authoritative record, always check the official University of Oxford website:

FAQs

Does Oxford have three terms?

Yes. Oxford runs Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity terms each academic year.

Is Oxford semester-based?

No. Oxford uses a three-term structure, not a two-semester system.

When does Michaelmas term start?

Michaelmas term typically starts in early to mid-October.

Are Oxford term dates the same every year?

No. The dates shift each year slightly, so always check the current academic calendar.

What is “full term” at Oxford?

Full term is the core teaching period within each of the three terms.

Do Oxford holidays fall between terms?

Yes. Vacations sit in the gaps between Michaelmas, Hilary and Trinity.

Can term dates change?

Rarely, but they can. Confirm with the official University of Oxford source.

Are these dates useful for planning travel?

Yes. Knowing each term’s start and end dates helps you plan around vacations.

UK University Holidays is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with the University of Oxford. All term dates are provided for guidance only and may be subject to change. Always verify dates with the official University of Oxford website before making travel or academic arrangements.

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