Purdue University Academic Calendar 2026-27

Purdue University's 2026-27 academic calendar runs from the start of Fall 2026 classes on August 24, 2026 through the end of Summer 2027, when the summer term ends August 6 and summer commencement is held August 7, 2027. Fall 2026 includes Fall Break (October 12-13) and Thanksgiving Break (November 25-28), with final exams December 14-19 and commencement December 19-20. A short Winter 2026 session runs December 21, 2026 through January 8, 2027. Spring 2027 begins January 11, includes Spring Break March 15-20, ends with classes on May 1, and holds final exams May 3-8 followed by commencement May 14-16. The page also lists university-closed holidays such as Labor Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day.

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

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Purdue key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Classes/Term Begin — Fall 2026Aug 24, 2026term
Labor Day — University ClosedSep 7, 2026holiday
Last Day to Apply to Graduate/Declare Candidacy — Fall 2026Sep 18, 2026deadline
Fall BreakOct 12, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026break
Thanksgiving BreakNov 25, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026break
Classes End — Fall 2026Dec 12, 2026term
Final Exams — Fall 2026Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026exam
Term Ends — Fall 2026Dec 19, 2026term
Commencement — Fall 2026Elliott Hall of Music will be closed from June 9, 2026, through January 16, 2027; as a result, Summer and Fall 2026 commencement ceremonies will be combined and held in December 2026 at Mackey Arena.Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026commencement
Christmas Holiday - University ClosedDec 24, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026holiday
Classes/Term Begin — Winter 2026Dec 21, 2026term
President’s Designated HolidayDec 31, 2026holiday
New Year’s Day - University ClosedJan 1, 2027holiday
Classes End / Term Ends — Winter 2026Jan 8, 2027term
Classes/Term Begin — Spring 2027Classes/Term Begin date shown under Spring 2027.Jan 11, 2027term
MLK Day - University ClosedJan 18, 2027holiday
Last Day to Apply to Graduate/Declare Candidacy — Spring 2027Feb 5, 2027deadline
Spring BreakMar 15, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027break
Classes End — Spring 2027May 1, 2027term
Final Exams — Spring 2027May 3, 2027 – May 8, 2027exam
Term Ends — Spring 2027May 8, 2027term
Commencement — Spring 2027May 14, 2027 – May 16, 2027commencement
Classes/Term Begin — Summer 2027May 17, 2027term
Memorial Day - University ClosedMay 31, 2027holiday
Independence Day / Fourth of July - University ClosedJul 5, 2027holiday
Term Ends — Summer 2027Aug 6, 2027term
Commencement — Summer 2027Aug 7, 2027commencement

When is Purdue spring break 2027?

Purdue spring break 2027 is Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027. Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

Purdue academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is Purdue spring break 2027?

Purdue spring break 2027 runs Mar 15, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027.

When are finals at Purdue?

Final Exams — Fall 2026: Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Check Purdue University's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is Purdue commencement 2027?

Commencement — Fall 2026 is Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026.

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

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