The University of St Andrews Term Dates are here. With over 20 holidays and breaks across the academic year, planning matters. This page covers semester dates, the full academic calendar, and key events so you never miss a deadline.
University of St Andrews Term Dates 2026/2027
Here’s your complete University of St Andrews Term Dates and semester timetable.
Semester 1: Martinmas Semester 2026
| Week | Week Commencing | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-sessional | Monday 7 September 2026 | Orientation week |
| Week 1 | Monday 14 September 2026 | Teaching begins |
| Week 2 | Monday 21 September 2026 | |
| Week 3 | Monday 28 September 2026 | |
| Week 4 | Monday 5 October 2026 | |
| Week 5 | Monday 12 October 2026 | |
| Week 6 | Monday 19 October 2026 | Independent Learning Week (ILW), Raisin Monday: 19 October |
| Week 7 | Monday 26 October 2026 | |
| Week 8 | Monday 2 November 2026 | |
| Week 9 | Monday 9 November 2026 | |
| Week 10 | Monday 16 November 2026 | |
| Week 11 | Monday 23 November 2026 | |
| Week 12 | Monday 30 November 2026 | Revision week, Graduation ceremonies |
| Week 13 | Monday 7 December 2026 | Semester 1 examinations |
| Week 14 | Monday 14 December 2026 | Semester 1 examinations |
| Week 15 | Monday 21 December 2026 | Christmas vacation starts: 22 December |
Christmas Vacation and Inter-Semester Break 2026/27
| Week | Week Beginning | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas vacation | Monday 28 December 2026 | |
| Inter-semester break | Monday 4 January 2027 | |
| Inter-semester break | Monday 11 January 2027 | |
| Inter-semester break | Monday 18 January 2027 |
Semester 2: Candlemas Semester 2027
| Week | Week Commencing | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Monday 25 January 2027 | Teaching begins |
| Week 2 | Monday 1 February 2027 | |
| Week 3 | Monday 8 February 2027 | |
| Week 4 | Monday 15 February 2027 | |
| Week 5 | Monday 22 February 2027 | |
| Vacation | Monday 1 March 2027 | Spring vacation |
| Week 6 | Monday 8 March 2027 | |
| Week 7 | Monday 15 March 2027 | |
| Week 8 | Monday 22 March 2027 | |
| Week 9 | Monday 29 March 2027 | |
| Week 10 | Monday 5 April 2027 | Independent Learning Week |
| Week 11 | Monday 12 April 2027 | |
| Week 12 | Monday 19 April 2027 | |
| Week 13 | Monday 26 April 2027 | Revision week |
| Week 14 | Monday 3 May 2027 | Revision week, May Day holiday: Monday 3 May |
| Week 15 | Monday 10 May 2027 | Semester 2 examinations |
| Week 16 | Monday 17 May 2027 | Semester 2 examinations |
| Extended diet | Monday 24 May 2027 | Extended examination diet |
Summer Term 2027
| Week | Week Commencing | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Summer week 1 | Monday 31 May 2027 | Extended examination diet |
| Summer week 2 | Monday 7 June 2027 | |
| Summer week 3 | Monday 14 June 2027 | |
| Summer week 4 | Monday 21 June 2027 | |
| Graduation week | Monday 28 June 2027 | Graduation ceremonies – Class of 2027 |
University of St Andrews Term Dates 2027/2028
The University of St Andrews Term Dates for the academic year 2027/28 follow a similar pattern. Semester 1 begins in September 2027. Semester 2 kicks off in January 2028.
Semester 1: Martinmas Semester 2027
| Week | Week Commencing | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-sessional | Monday 6 September 2027 | Orientation week |
| Week 1 | Monday 13 September 2027 | Teaching begins |
| Week 2 | Monday 20 September 2027 | |
| Week 3 | Monday 27 September 2027 | |
| Week 4 | Monday 4 October 2027 | |
| Week 5 | Monday 11 October 2027 | |
| Week 6 | Monday 18 October 2027 | Independent Learning Week (ILW), Raisin Monday: 18 October |
| Week 7 | Monday 25 October 2027 | |
| Week 8 | Monday 1 November 2027 | |
| Week 9 | Monday 8 November 2027 | |
| Week 10 | Monday 15 November 2027 | |
| Week 11 | Monday 22 November 2027 | |
| Week 12 | Monday 29 November 2027 | Revision week, Graduation ceremonies |
| Week 13 | Monday 6 December 2027 | Semester 1 examinations |
| Week 14 | Monday 13 December 2027 | Semester 1 examinations |
| Week 15 | Monday 20 December 2027 | Christmas vacation start date: 21 December 2027 |
Christmas Vacation and Inter-Semester Break 2027/28
| Week | Week Beginning | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas vacation | Monday 27 December 2027 | |
| Inter-semester break | Monday 3 January 2028 | |
| Inter-semester break | Monday 10 January 2028 | |
| Inter-semester break | Monday 17 January 2028 |
Semester 2: Candlemas Semester 2028
| Week | Week Commencing | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Monday 24 January 2028 | Teaching begins |
| Week 2 | Monday 31 January 2028 | |
| Week 3 | Monday 7 February 2028 | |
| Week 4 | Monday 14 February 2028 | |
| Week 5 | Monday 21 February 2028 | |
| Vacation | Monday 28 February 2028 | Spring Vacation |
| Week 6 | Monday 6 March 2028 | |
| Week 7 | Monday 13 March 2028 | |
| Week 8 | Monday 20 March 2028 | |
| Week 9 | Monday 27 March 2028 | |
| Week 10 | Monday 3 April 2028 | Independent Learning Week |
| Week 11 | Monday 10 April 2028 | |
| Week 12 | Monday 17 April 2028 | |
| Week 13 | Monday 24 April 2028 | Revision week |
| Week 14 | Monday 1 May 2028 | Revision week, May Day holiday Monday 1 May 2028 |
| Week 15 | Monday 8 May 2028 | Semester 2 examinations |
| Week 16 | Monday 15 May 2028 | Semester 2 examinations |
| Extended diet | Monday 22 May 2028 | Extended examination diet |
Summer Term 2028
| Week | Week Commencing | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Summer week 1 | Monday 29 May 2028 | Extended examination diet |
| Summer week 2 | Monday 5 June 2028 | |
| Summer week 3 | Monday 12 June 2028 | |
| Summer week 4 | Monday 19 June 2028 | |
| Graduation week | Monday 26 June 2028 | Graduation ceremonies – Class of 2028 |
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University of St Andrews Term Dates 2028/2029
The University of St Andrews has not yet published confirmed University of St Andrews term dates for 2028/2029. Based on historical patterns, Semester 1 typically begins in early September. Semester 2 usually starts in late January. Check the official University of St Andrews website for updates. We’ll update this page as soon as dates are released.
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FAQs
St Andrews has two semesters: Martinmas (September–December) and Candlemas (January–May). Exact dates vary by academic year.
Yes. It’s called Independent Learning Week and falls in Week 6 of each semester.
Teaching begins in mid-September for Semester 1 and late January for Semester 2.
Christmas vacation usually lasts about three weeks. It starts around 21–22 December.
Graduations happen in late November/early December and late June. Summer graduation is the main ceremony.
UK University Holidays is an independent resource. We are not affiliated with the University of St Andrews. All dates are provided for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, University of St Andrews term dates can change. Always verify with the official University of St Andrews website before making any plans. We are not liable for any errors or omissions.
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