University of California, Berkeley Academic Calendar 2026-27

The 2026–27 academic calendar at UC Berkeley lists fall 2026, spring 2027, and summer 2027 sessions. Fall Semester begins on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 and ends on Friday, December 18, 2026, with final examinations held Monday, December 14 through Friday, December 18, 2026. Spring Semester begins Tuesday, January 12, 2027 and ends Friday, May 14, 2027, with final examinations held Monday, May 10 through Friday, May 14, 2027. Summer sessions begin in late May and early June 2027 and include scheduled holiday closures and session end dates through Friday, August 13, 2027.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: registrar.berkeley.edu. Always confirm with UC Berkeley before making travel plans.

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UC Berkeley key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Fall Semester BeginsAug 19, 2026term
Instruction Begins — Fall 2026Aug 26, 2026term
Academic and Administrative Holiday (Labor Day)Sep 7, 2026holiday
Academic and Administrative Holiday (Veterans Day)Nov 11, 2026holiday
Non-Instructional DayNov 25, 2026other
Academic and Administrative Holiday (Thanksgiving)Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026holiday
Formal Classes End — Fall 2026Dec 4, 2026term
Reading/Review/Recitation Week — Fall 2026Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026other
Last Day of Instruction — Fall 2026Dec 11, 2026term
Final Examinations — Fall 2026Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026exam
Fall Semester EndsDec 18, 2026term
Academic and Administrative HolidayDec 24, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026holiday
Academic and Administrative HolidayDec 31, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027holiday
Spring Semester BeginsJan 12, 2027term
Academic and Administrative Holiday (MLK)Jan 18, 2027holiday
Instruction Begins — Spring 2027Jan 19, 2027term
Academic and Administrative Holiday (Presidents Day)Feb 15, 2027holiday
Spring BreakSpring Recess; no instructionMar 22, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027break
Academic and Administrative Holiday (Cesar Chavez)Mar 26, 2027holiday
Formal Classes End — Spring 2027Apr 30, 2027term
Reading/Review/Recitation Week — Spring 2027May 3, 2027 – May 7, 2027other
Last Day of Instruction — Spring 2027May 7, 2027term
Final Examinations — Spring 2027May 10, 2027 – May 14, 2027exam
Spring Semester EndsMay 14, 2027term
CommencementMay 15, 2027commencement
Session A (Six Weeks) BeginsMay 24, 2027term
Academic and Administrative Holiday (Memorial Day)May 31, 2027holiday
Session B (Ten Weeks) BeginsJun 7, 2027term
Academic and Administrative Holiday (Juneteenth)Jun 18, 2027holiday
Session C (Eight Weeks) BeginsJun 21, 2027term
Session A EndsJul 2, 2027term
Academic and Administrative Holiday (Independence Day)Jul 5, 2027holiday
Session D (Six Weeks) BeginsJul 6, 2027term
Session F (Three Weeks) BeginsJul 6, 2027term
Session F EndsJul 23, 2027term
Session E (Three Weeks) BeginsJul 26, 2027term
Sessions B, C, D, and E EndAug 13, 2027term

When is UC Berkeley spring break 2027?

UC Berkeley spring break 2027 is Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027 (Spring Recess; no instruction). Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

UC Berkeley academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is UC Berkeley spring break 2027?

UC Berkeley spring break 2027 runs Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 25, 2027.

When are finals at UC Berkeley?

Final Examinations — Fall 2026: Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Check University of California, Berkeley's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is UC Berkeley commencement 2027?

Commencement is May 15, 2027.

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