The University of Strathclyde term dates give you a complete picture of the academic calendar—from semester 1 start dates to winter and spring vacation breaks. Below, you’ll find formal assessment periods, examination windows, graduations, bank holidays, public holidays, and student holidays.
University of Strathclyde Term Dates 2026/2027
Here are the complete University of Strathclyde term dates for the 2026/27 academic year.
Semester 1 (S1): 14 September 2026 – 10 January 2027
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome and development week | 14 September 2026 to 20 September 2026 | 1 week |
| S1 Teaching block 1 | 21 September 2026 to 6 December 2026 (excluding 28 September 2026) | 11 weeks |
| Autumn Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Formal assessment period | 7 December 2026 to 18 December 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Student holiday: Winter vacation | 19 December 2026 to 10 January 2027 (inclusive) | 3 weeks |
Semester 2 (S2): 11 January 2027 – 21 May 2027
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidation and development week | 11 January 2027 to 17 January 2027 | 1 week |
| S2 Teaching block 2 | 18 January 2027 to 4 April 2027 (excluding 26 March and 29 March 2027) | 11 weeks |
| Spring Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Student holiday: Spring vacation | 5 April 2027 to 18 April 2027 (inclusive) | 2 weeks |
| Formal assessment period | 19 April 2027 to 21 May 2027 (excluding 3 May 2027) | 5 weeks |
Other Key Dates: 22 May 2027 – 12 September 2027
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Student holiday: Summer vacation | 22 May 2027 to 12 September 2027 (inclusive) | 16 weeks |
| Summer Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Formal assessment period | 28 July 2027 to 10 August 2027 | — |
Bank & Public Holidays 2026–2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Holiday | 28 September 2026 |
| Christmas Day (or substitute day) | 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day (or substitute day) | 28 December 2026 |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2027 |
| 2nd January (or substitute day) | 4 January 2027 |
| Easter Good Friday Holiday | 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday Holiday | 29 March 2027 |
| Early May Holiday | 3 May 2027 |
| Spring Holiday | 31 May 2027 |
| Glasgow Fair Weekend | 16 July 2027 to 19 July 2027 |
University of Strathclyde Term Dates 2027/2028
Here are the complete University of Strathclyde term dates for the 2027/28 academic year.
Semester 1 (S1): 13 September 2027 – 9 January 2028
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome and development week | 13 September 2027 to 19 September 2027 | 1 week |
| S1 Teaching block 1 | 20 September 2027 to 5 December 2027 (excluding 27 September 2027) | 11 weeks |
| Autumn Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Formal assessment period | 6 December 2027 to 17 December 2027 | 2 weeks |
| Student holiday: Winter vacation | 18 December 2027 to 9 January 2028 (inclusive) | 3 weeks |
Semester 2 (S2): 10 January 2028 – 19 May 2028
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidation and development week | 10 January 2028 to 16 January 2028 | 1 week |
| S2 Teaching block 2 | 17 January 2028 to 2 April 2028 | 11 weeks |
| Spring Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Student holiday: Spring vacation | 3 April 2028 to 17 April 2028 (inclusive) | 2 weeks |
| Formal assessment period | 18 April 2028 to 19 May 2028 (excluding 1 May 2028) | 5 weeks |
Other Key Dates: 20 May 2028 – 10 September 2028
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Student holiday: Summer vacation | 20 May 2028 to 10 September 2028 (inclusive) | 16 weeks |
| Summer Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Formal assessment period | 26 July 2028 to 8 August 2028 | — |
Bank & Public Holidays 2027–2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Holiday | 27 September 2027 |
| Christmas Day (or substitute day) | 27 December 2027 |
| Boxing Day (or substitute day) | 28 December 2027 |
| New Year’s Day | 3 January 2028 |
| 2nd January (or substitute day) | 4 January 2028 |
| Easter Good Friday Holiday | 14 April 2028 |
| Easter Monday Holiday | 17 April 2028 |
| Early May Holiday | 1 May 2028 |
| Spring Holiday | 29 May 2028 |
| Glasgow Fair Weekend | 14 July 2028 to 17 July 2028 |
University of Strathclyde Term Dates 2028/2029
Here are the complete University of Strathclyde term dates for the 2028/29 academic year.
Semester 1 (S1): 11 September 2028 – 7 January 2029
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome and development week | 11 September 2028 to 17 September 2028 | 1 week |
| S1 Teaching block 1 | 18 September 2028 to 3 December 2028 (excluding 25 September 2028) | 11 weeks |
| Autumn Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Formal assessment period | 4 December 2028 to 15 December 2028 | 2 weeks |
| Student holiday: Winter vacation | 16 December 2028 to 7 January 2029 (inclusive) | 3 weeks |
Semester 2 (S2): 8 January 2029 – 18 May 2029
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidation and development week | 8 January 2029 to 14 January 2029 | 1 week |
| S2 Teaching block 2 | 15 January 2029 to 1 April 2029 (excluding 30 March 2029) | 11 weeks |
| Spring Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Student holiday: Spring vacation | 2 April 2029 to 15 April 2029 (inclusive) | 2 weeks |
| Formal assessment period | 16 April 2029 to 18 May 2029 (excluding 7 May 2029) | 5 weeks |
Other Key Dates: 19 May 2029 – 9 September 2029
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Student holiday: Summer vacation | 19 May 2029 to 9 September 2029 (inclusive) | 16 weeks |
| Summer Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Formal assessment period | 25 July 2029 to 7 August 2029 | — |
Bank & Public Holidays 2028–2029
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Holiday | 25 September 2028 |
| Christmas Day (or substitute day) | 25 December 2028 |
| Boxing Day (or substitute day) | 26 December 2028 |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2029 |
| 2nd January (or substitute day) | 2 January 2029 |
| Easter Good Friday Holiday | 30 March 2029 |
| Easter Monday Holiday | 2 April 2029 |
| Early May Holiday | 7 May 2029 |
| Spring Holiday | 28 May 2029 |
| Glasgow Fair Weekend | 13 July 2029 to 16 July 2029 |
Check more: Scotland University Holidays
University of Strathclyde Term Dates 2029/2030
Here are the complete University of Strathclyde term dates for the 2029/30 academic year.
Semester 1 (S1): 10 September 2029 – 6 January 2030
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome and development week | 10 September 2029 to 16 September 2029 | 1 week |
| S1 Teaching block 1 | 17 September 2029 to 2 December 2029 (excluding 24 September 2029) | 11 weeks |
| Autumn Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Formal assessment period | 3 December 2029 to 14 December 2029 | 2 weeks |
| Student holiday: Winter vacation | 15 December 2029 to 6 January 2030 (inclusive) | 3 weeks |
Semester 2 (S2): 7 January 2030 – 17 May 2030
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidation and development week | 7 January 2030 to 13 January 2030 | 1 week |
| S2 Teaching block 2 | 14 January 2030 to 31 March 2030 | 11 weeks |
| Spring Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Student holiday: Spring vacation | 1 April 2030 to 14 April 2030 (inclusive) | 2 weeks |
| Formal assessment period | 15 April 2030 to 17 May 2030 (excluding 19 April, 22 April and 6 May 2030) | 5 weeks |
Other Key Dates: 18 May 2030 – 15 September 2030
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Student holiday: Summer vacation | 18 May 2030 to 15 September 2030 (inclusive) | 16 weeks |
| Summer Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Formal assessment period | 24 July 2030 to 6 August 2030 | — |
Bank & Public Holidays 2029–2030
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Holiday | 24 September 2029 |
| Christmas Day (or substitute day) | 25 December 2029 |
| Boxing Day (or substitute day) | 26 December 2029 |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2030 |
| 2nd January (or substitute day) | 2 January 2030 |
| Easter Good Friday Holiday | 19 April 2030 |
| Easter Monday Holiday | 22 April 2030 |
| Early May Holiday | 6 May 2030 |
| Spring Holiday | 27 May 2030 |
| Glasgow Fair Weekend | 12 July 2030 to 15 July 2030 |
University of Strathclyde Term Dates 2030/2031
Here are the complete University of Strathclyde term dates for the 2030/31 academic year.
Semester 1 (S1): 16 September 2030 – 12 January 2031
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome and development week | 16 September 2030 to 22 September 2030 | 1 week |
| S1 Teaching block 1 | 23 September 2030 to 8 December 2030 (excluding 30 September 2030) | 11 weeks |
| Autumn Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Formal assessment period | 9 December 2030 to 20 December 2030 | 2 weeks |
| Student holiday: Winter vacation | 21 December 2030 to 12 January 2031 (inclusive) | 3 weeks |
Semester 2 (S2): 13 January 2031 – 23 May 2031
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidation and development week | 13 January 2031 to 19 January 2031 | 1 week |
| S2 Teaching block 2 | 20 January 2031 to 6 April 2031 | 11 weeks |
| Spring Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Student holiday: Spring vacation | 7 April 2031 to 20 April 2031 (inclusive) | 2 weeks |
| Formal assessment period | 21 April 2031 to 23 May 2031 (excluding 5 May 2031) | 5 weeks |
Other Key Dates: 24 May 2031 – 14 September 2031
| Event | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Student holiday: Summer vacation | 24 May 2031 to 14 September 2031 (inclusive) | 16 weeks |
| Summer Graduations | Dates to come | — |
| Formal assessment period | 30 July 2031 to 12 August 2031 | — |
Bank & Public Holidays 2030–2031
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Holiday | 30 September 2030 |
| Christmas Day (or substitute day) | 25 December 2030 |
| Boxing Day (or substitute day) | 26 December 2030 |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2031 |
| 2nd January (or substitute day) | 2 January 2031 |
| Easter Good Friday Holiday | 11 April 2031 |
| Easter Monday Holiday | 14 April 2031 |
| Early May Holiday | 5 May 2031 |
| Spring Holiday | 26 May 2031 |
| Glasgow Fair Weekend | 18 July 2031 to 21 July 2031 |
University of Strathclyde Holidays & Vacations
Strathclyde’s academic calendar follows a predictable rhythm. You get three main student holidays: a three-week winter vacation, a two-week spring vacation, and a generous sixteen-week summer vacation. On top of that, bank holidays and public holidays dot the year — from the Autumn Holiday in late September to the Glasgow Fair Weekend in mid-July. Every one of these is a non-teaching day with reduced campus opening, so plan your study schedule accordingly.
Quick summary of University of Strathclyde Holidays:
- Winter vacation: roughly 3 weeks (late December to early January)
- Spring vacation: roughly 2 weeks (early to mid-April)
- Summer vacation: roughly 16 weeks (late May to mid-September)
- Bank & public holidays: 10 per academic year
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Strathclyde Semester Structure Explained
The University of Strathclyde runs a two-semester model. Semester 1 typically kicks off in mid-September, and Semester 2 begins in mid-January. Each semester follows the same pattern: a welcome or consolidation week, an 11-week teaching block, a formal assessment period, and then a vacation. That’s the standard academic year structure for most undergraduate students.
A few things to note. Some education programmes — think BA (Hons) Primary Education, PGDE, and BSc (Hons) Education & Curricular Studies — start in August instead. Postgraduate taught programmes may also have alternative start dates, so it’s always worth checking with your department.
Key structural elements:
- Semester 1 (S1): September to January
- Semester 2 (S2): January to May
- Teaching block: 11 weeks per semester
- Formal assessment: 2 weeks in S1, 5 weeks in S2
- Non-teaching days: scattered throughout, with reduced campus opening
Strathclyde Graduation Dates
Graduation ceremonies at Strathclyde happen three times a year: Autumn Graduations, Spring Graduations, and Summer Graduations. The university hasn’t confirmed exact dates for future years yet — they’re listed as “Dates to come” — but you can expect autumn ceremonies around November, spring ceremonies around April, and summer ceremonies in July. Keep an eye on the official graduations page for updates.
Programme-Specific Term Dates
Not every programme follows the standard academic year structure. Here’s the breakdown:
| Programme Type | Start Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (standard) | Mid-September | Follows S1/S2 structure |
| BA (Hons) Primary Education | August | Earlier start |
| PGDE (Primary & Secondary) | August | Earlier start |
| BSc (Hons) Education & Curricular Studies | August | Earlier start |
| Postgraduate Taught | Varies | Check with department |
Official University Source
For the most accurate University of Strathclyde term dates, always check the official website.
FAQs
Yes. Strathclyde gives students a three-week winter vacation over the Christmas and New Year period.
The spring vacation lasts two weeks, usually falling in early to mid-April.
Yes. All bank holidays and public holidays are non-teaching days with reduced campus opening.
Graduations take place in autumn, spring, and summer. Exact dates are confirmed closer to the time.
Yes. Postgraduate taught programmes may have alternative start dates, so check with your department.
The information in this article is for general guidance only. University of Strathclyde Term dates, semester dates, and academic calendar details can change. Always verify with the official University of Strathclyde website. UK University Holidays is not affiliated with the University of Strathclyde.
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