North Carolina State University Academic Calendar 2026-27

The 2026-27 academic year shown on the page runs from the start of the Fall 2026 semester (August 17, 2026) through the end of the Summer 2027 sessions (with final examinations occurring August 2-3, 2027, in the 10-Week Session). The page lists major breaks such as Labor Day and Winter Break during Fall, and Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Spring Break during Spring. It also includes Summer 2027 session dates, including Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day Observed, and associated no-classes periods and final examinations.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: catalog.ncsu.edu. Always confirm with NC State before making travel plans.

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NC State key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
First Day of Classes — Fall 2026First day of classes (Fall 2026 Semester).Aug 17, 2026term
Labor Day — No Classes, University ClosedSep 7, 2026holiday
Wellness Day — No ClassesSep 29, 2026break
Fall Break — No ClassesOct 19, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026break
Thanksgiving Break — No ClassesNov 25, 2026break
Thanksgiving Holiday — No Classes, University ClosedNov 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026holiday
Last Day of Classes — Fall 2026Dec 1, 2026term
Reading Day — Fall 2026Dec 2, 2026other
Final Examinations — Fall 2026Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026exam
Fall Commencement ExercisesDec 12, 2026commencement
Winter Break — University ClosedWinter Break - University Closed.Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026break
Winter Break — University ClosedWinter Break - University Closed (Spring 2027 Semester).Jan 1, 2027break
First Day of Classes — Spring 2027First day of classes (Spring 2027 Semester).Jan 11, 2027term
Martin Luther King Jr. Day — No Classes, University ClosedJan 18, 2027holiday
Wellness Day — No ClassesFeb 16, 2027break
Spring BreakMar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027break
Last Day of Classes — Spring 2027Apr 27, 2027term
Reading Day — Spring 2027Apr 28, 2027other
Final Examinations — Spring 2027Apr 29, 2027 – May 5, 2027exam
Spring Commencement ExercisesMay 8, 2027commencement
First Day of Classes — Summer 2027 Session I (5-Week Session I)First day of classes (5-Week Session I) and also listed under the Maymester 3-Week Session.May 19, 2027term
First Day of Classes — Summer 2027 Session I (Maymester 3-Week Session)May 19, 2027term
First Day of Classes — Summer 2027 Session I (10-Week Session)May 19, 2027term
Memorial Day — No Classes, University ClosedListed under 5-Week Session I and Maymester 3-Week Session.May 31, 2027holiday
Last Day of Classes — Summer 2027 Session I (Maymester 3-Week Session)Jun 9, 2027term
Juneteenth — No ClassesJun 18, 2027holiday
Last Day of Classes — Summer 2027 Session I (5-Week Session I)Jun 23, 2027term
Final Examinations — Summer 2027 Session I (5-Week Session I)Jun 24, 2027 – Jun 25, 2027exam
First Day of Classes — Summer 2027 Session II (5-Week Session II)Jun 28, 2027term
Independence Day Observed — No Classes, University ClosedListed under the 10-Week Session.Jul 5, 2027holiday
Last Day of Classes — Summer 2027 Session I (10-Week Session)Jul 30, 2027term
Last Day of Classes — Summer 2027 Session II (5-Week Session II)Jul 30, 2027term
Final Examinations — Summer 2027 Session I (10-Week Session)Aug 2, 2027 – Aug 3, 2027exam
Final Examinations — Summer 2027 Session II (5-Week Session II)Aug 2, 2027 – Aug 3, 2027exam

When is NC State spring break 2027?

NC State spring break 2027 is Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027. Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

NC State academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is NC State spring break 2027?

NC State spring break 2027 runs Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027.

When does the 2026-27 school year start at NC State?

The first day of the 2026-27 year at NC State is Aug 17, 2026 (First Day of Classes — Fall 2026).

When is NC State winter break 2026-27?

Winter break at NC State is Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.

When are finals at NC State?

Final Examinations — Fall 2026: Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026. Check North Carolina State University's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is NC State commencement 2027?

Fall Commencement Exercises is Dec 12, 2026.

How do I add the North Carolina State University 2026-27 calendar to Google Calendar or Outlook?

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