University of New Hampshire Academic Calendar 2026-27

The UNH Academic Core Calendar for the 2026/2027 academic year lists the fall 2026 semester beginning on August 31, 2026, with the full semester last day of classes on December 14, 2026 (with reading day and finals thereafter). It includes January Term 2027 running from January 4 to January 22, 2027. Spring 2027 includes classes from January 26 through May 10, 2027, followed by reading day and final exams. Summer 2027 runs from May 24, 2027, through the full semester last day of classes on August 6, 2027, with multiple holiday observances during the summer.

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

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UNH key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Full Semester Classes Begin — Fall 2026Also listed as Term 1 Classes Begin.Aug 31, 2026term
Term 1 Classes Begin — Fall 2026Aug 31, 2026term
Labor Day, University HolidayUniversity holiday listed.Sep 7, 2026holiday
Mid-Semester Break; no classesOct 12, 2026break
Term 1 Last Day of Classes — Fall 2026Oct 23, 2026term
Term 2 Classes Begin — Fall 2026Nov 2, 2026term
Election Day - no exams scheduledNo exams scheduled.Nov 3, 2026exam
Veteran's Day, University holidayNov 11, 2026holiday
No ClassesListed as 'No Classes'.Nov 25, 2026holiday
Thanksgiving holidayNov 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026holiday
Full Semester Last day of classes — Fall 2026Dec 14, 2026term
Reading day, final exams begin at 6:00 p.m.Dec 15, 2026exam
Final Exams endDec 22, 2026exam
Term 2 Last Day of Classes — Fall 2026Dec 24, 2026term
Online classes & trips begin — January Term 2027Dec 28, 2026term
New Year's Day; University HolidayJan 1, 2027holiday
On campus classes begin — January Term 2027Jan 4, 2027term
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; University HolidayJan 18, 2027holiday
Last day of classes — January Term 2027Jan 22, 2027term
Full Semester Classes Begin — Spring 2027Also listed as Term 3 Classes Begin.Jan 26, 2027term
Term 3 Classes Begin — Spring 2027Jan 26, 2027term
Term 3 Last Day of Classes — Spring 2027Mar 19, 2027term
Spring BreakMar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027break
Term 4 Classes Begin — Spring 2027Mar 29, 2027term
Full Semester Last day of classes — Spring 2027May 10, 2027term
Reading DayMay 11, 2027exam
Final exams beginMay 12, 2027exam
Final exams endMay 18, 2027exam
Term 4 Last Day of Classes — Spring 2027May 21, 2027term
May Graduation - Degree Conferral DateMay 22, 2027commencement
Full Semester Classes Begin — Summer 2027Also listed as Summer I Classes Begin and Summer II Classes Begin.May 24, 2027term
Summer I Classes Begin — Summer 2027May 24, 2027term
Summer II Classes Begin — Summer 2027May 24, 2027term
Memorial Day, University HolidayMay 31, 2027holiday
Term 5 Classes Begin — Summer 2027Jun 1, 2027term
Summer III Classes Begin — Summer 2027Jun 7, 2027term
Juneteenth, University Holiday (Observed)Jun 18, 2027holiday
Summer I Last Day of Classes — Summer 2027Jun 25, 2027term
Summer IV Classes Begin — Summer 2027Jun 28, 2027term
Independence Day, University Holiday (Observed)Jul 5, 2027holiday
Term 5 Last Day of Classes — Summer 2027Jul 23, 2027term
Summer II Last Day of Classes — Summer 2027Jul 30, 2027term
Summer III Last Day of Classes — Summer 2027Jul 30, 2027term
Summer IV Last Day of Classes — Summer 2027Jul 30, 2027term
Full Semester Last Day of Classes — Summer 2027Aug 6, 2027term

When is UNH spring break 2027?

UNH spring break 2027 is Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027. Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

UNH academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is UNH spring break 2027?

UNH spring break 2027 runs Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 26, 2027.

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

The first day of the 2026-27 year at UNH is Aug 31, 2026 (Full Semester Classes Begin — Fall 2026).

When is UNH winter break 2026-27?

Winter break at UNH is Oct 12, 2026.

When are finals at UNH?

Reading day, final exams begin at 6:00 p.m.: Dec 15, 2026. Check University of New Hampshire's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is UNH commencement 2027?

May Graduation - Degree Conferral Date is May 22, 2027.

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

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