Penn State University Academic Calendar 2026-27

The Penn State 2026-27 academic calendar runs from Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. Fall 2026 classes begin August 24, 2026 and end December 11, 2026, with study days on December 12-13 and final exams December 14-18. Spring 2027 classes run from January 11, 2027 through April 30, 2027, with Spring Break March 7-13 and final exams May 3-7. Summer 2027 includes Maymester (May 10-June 7), a Regular Session (May 17-August 11), and two 6-week sessions, with Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays listed in the summer schedules.

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: www.registrar.psu.edu. Always confirm with Penn State before making travel plans.

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Penn State key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Intent to Graduate - Activation Period — Fall 2026Aug 17, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026deadline
Classes Begin — Fall 2026Aug 24, 2026term
Classes Begin — Fall 2026 (First 7-Week Session)Aug 24, 2026term
Labor Day Holiday - No Classes — Fall 2026Sep 7, 2026holiday
Labor Day Holiday - No Classes — Fall 2026 (First 7-Week Session)Sep 7, 2026holiday
Classes End — Fall 2026 (First 7-Week Session)Oct 9, 2026term
Classes Begin — Fall 2026 (Second 7-Week Session)Oct 19, 2026term
Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes — Fall 2026Nov 22, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026holiday
Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes — Fall 2026 (Second 7-Week Session)Nov 22, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026holiday
Classes End — Fall 2026Dec 11, 2026term
Classes End — Fall 2026 (Second 7-Week Session)Dec 11, 2026term
Final Exams — Fall 2026Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026exam
Final Exams — Fall 2026 (Second 7-Week Session)Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026exam
Commencement 2 — Fall 2026Dec 20, 2026commencement
Commencement 1 — Fall 2026 (First 7-Week Session)Dec 20, 2026commencement
Commencement 1 — Fall 2026 (Second 7-Week Session)Dec 20, 2026commencement
Classes Begin — Spring 2027Jan 11, 2027term
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday - No Classes — Spring 2027Jan 18, 2027holiday
Spring BreakMar 7, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027break
Classes End — Spring 2027Apr 30, 2027term
Final Exams — Spring 2027May 3, 2027 – May 7, 2027exam
Commencement 2 — Spring 2027May 7, 2027 – May 9, 2027commencement
Classes Begin — Summer 2027 (Maymester)May 10, 2027term
Classes Begin — Summer 2027 (First 6-Week Session)May 17, 2027term
Classes Begin — Summer 2027 (Regular Session)May 17, 2027term
Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes — Summer 2027 (Maymester)May 31, 2027holiday
Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes — Summer 2027 (First 6-Week Session)May 31, 2027holiday
Memorial Day Holiday - No Classes — Summer 2027 (Regular Session)May 31, 2027holiday
Classes End — Summer 2027 (Maymester)Jun 7, 2027term
Final Exams — Summer 2027 (Maymester)Jun 9, 2027exam
Juneteenth Holiday - No Classes — Summer 2027 (First 6-Week Session)Jun 18, 2027holiday
Juneteenth Holiday - No Classes — Summer 2027 (Regular Session)Jun 18, 2027holiday
Classes End — Summer 2027 (First 6-Week Session)Jun 25, 2027term
Final Exams — Summer 2027 (First 6-Week Session)Jun 28, 2027exam
Classes Begin — Summer 2027 (Second 6-Week Session)Jun 30, 2027term
Independence Day Holiday - No Classes — Summer 2027 (Second 6-Week Session)Jul 5, 2027holiday
Independence Day Holiday - No Classes — Summer 2027 (Regular Session)Jul 5, 2027holiday
Classes End — Summer 2027 (Second 6-Week Session)Aug 11, 2027term
Classes End — Summer 2027 (Regular Session)Aug 11, 2027term
Final Exams — Summer 2027 (Second 6-Week Session)Aug 13, 2027exam
Final Exams — Summer 2027 (Regular Session)Aug 13, 2027exam
Commencement — Summer 2027 (Maymester)Aug 14, 2027commencement
Commencement — Summer 2027 (First 6-Week Session)Aug 14, 2027commencement
Commencement — Summer 2027 (Second 6-Week Session)Aug 14, 2027commencement
Commencement — Summer 2027 (Regular Session)Aug 14, 2027commencement

When is Penn State spring break 2027?

Penn State spring break 2027 is Mar 7, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027. Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

Penn State academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is Penn State spring break 2027?

Penn State spring break 2027 runs Mar 7, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027.

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

The first day of the 2026-27 year at Penn State is Aug 24, 2026 (Classes Begin — Fall 2026).

When are finals at Penn State?

Final Exams — Fall 2026: Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Check Penn State University's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is Penn State commencement 2027?

Commencement 2 — Fall 2026 is Dec 20, 2026.

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

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