University of Kansas Academic Calendar 2026-27

The University of Kansas 2026-27 academic year runs from the first day of classes in Fall 2026 through Commencement in Spring 2027. Fall 2026 includes a Fall Break from October 17, 2026 to October 20, 2026 and a Thanksgiving Break from November 25, 2026 to November 29, 2026. Final examinations occur from December 14, 2026 to December 18, 2026, followed by Spring 2027 classes starting January 19, 2027 and Spring Break from March 15, 2027 to March 21, 2027.

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

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KU key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
First Day of Classes — Fall 2026Aug 24, 2026term
Labor Day Holiday - No classesNo classesSep 7, 2026holiday
Census Day - 20th Day of classesSep 21, 2026other
Start Credit/No CreditSep 22, 2026deadline
Deadline Credit/No CreditOct 5, 2026deadline
Fall BreakNo classesOct 17, 2026 – Oct 20, 2026break
Thanksgiving BreakNo classesNov 25, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026break
Last day of classes — Fall 2026Dec 10, 2026term
Stop Day — Fall 2026Dec 11, 2026other
First day of Finals — Fall 2026Dec 14, 2026exam
Last day of Finals — Fall 2026Dec 18, 2026exam
Martin Luther King HolidayJan 18, 2027holiday
First day of classes — Spring 2027Jan 19, 2027term
Census Day - 20th Day of classesFeb 15, 2027other
Start Credit/No CreditFeb 16, 2027deadline
Deadline Credit/No CreditMar 1, 2027deadline
Spring BreakMar 15, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027break
Last day of classes — Spring 2027May 6, 2027term
Stop Day — Spring 2027May 7, 2027other
First day of Finals — Spring 2027May 10, 2027exam
Last day of Finals — Spring 2027May 14, 2027exam
CommencementMay 16, 2027commencement

When is KU spring break 2027?

KU spring break 2027 is Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027. Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

KU academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is KU spring break 2027?

KU spring break 2027 runs Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027.

When does the 2026-27 school year start at KU?

The first day of the 2026-27 year at KU is Aug 24, 2026 (First Day of Classes — Fall 2026).

When are finals at KU?

First day of Finals — Fall 2026: Dec 14, 2026. Check University of Kansas's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is KU commencement 2027?

Commencement is May 16, 2027.

How do I add the University of Kansas 2026-27 calendar to Google Calendar or Outlook?

Use the "Add all to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file with every key date, or click the Google/Outlook icons next to any single date. You can also install the free Text to Calendar Chrome extension and highlight any dates on KU's website to turn them into events instantly.

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