San José State University Academic Calendar 2026-27

For the 2026-2027 academic year, San José State University states it runs from August 17, 2026 to May 28, 2027. The fall semester runs from August 17, 2026 to December 18, 2026, and the spring semester runs from January 25, 2027 to May 28, 2027. The page also lists holiday/no-classes closures including Winter Break (December 25, 2026–January 2, 2027) and Spring Recess (March 29, 2027–April 2, 2027).

Dates verified on 2026-06-06 against the official source: www.sjsu.edu. Always confirm with SJSU before making travel plans.

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SJSU key dates 2026-27

EventDateTypeAdd
Independence Day (observed)Jul 3, 2026holiday
Academic Year (start)Aug 17, 2026other
Fall Semester (start)Aug 17, 2026term
First Day of Instruction — Fall 2026Aug 19, 2026term
Labor DaySep 7, 2026holiday
Enrollment Census Date — Fall 2026Enrollment Census Date is a standard date when the university takes an official snapshot of enrollment to satisfy state and federal reporting requirements.Sep 16, 2026deadline
Veterans DayNov 11, 2026holiday
Non-Instructional DayNo ClassesNov 25, 2026holiday
Thanksgiving HolidayCampus ClosedNov 26, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026holiday
Last Day of Instruction — Fall 2026Dec 7, 2026term
Fall 2026 Study/Conf. DayNo Classes or ExamsDec 8, 2026holiday
Culminating Activities & Final Examinations — Fall 2026The days of instruction and culminating activities and final examinations, including the make-up day, apply to Regular Session classes.Dec 9, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026exam
Make-Up Day — Fall 2026A make-up day is listed for Regular Session classes.Dec 16, 2026other
Commencement — Fall 2026Commencement dates are tentative and subject to change.Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026commencement
Fall Semester (end)Dec 18, 2026term
Winter BreakCampus ClosedDec 25, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027holiday
New Year's DayJan 1, 2027holiday
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DayJan 18, 2027holiday
Spring Semester (start)Jan 25, 2027term
First Day of Instruction — Spring 2027Jan 27, 2027term
Enrollment Census Date — Spring 2027Enrollment Census Date is a standard date when the university takes an official snapshot of enrollment to satisfy state and federal reporting requirements.Feb 23, 2027deadline
Spring BreakListed on the official calendar as Spring Recess; no classes.Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027break
Farmworkers DayMar 31, 2027holiday
Last Day of Instruction — Spring 2027May 17, 2027term
Spring 2027 Study/Conf. DayNo Classes or ExamsMay 18, 2027holiday
Culminating Activities & Final Examinations — Spring 2027The days of instruction and culminating activities and final examinations, including the make-up day, apply to Regular Session classes.May 19, 2027 – May 25, 2027exam
Make-Up Day — Spring 2027A make-up day is listed for Regular Session classes.May 26, 2027other
Commencement — Spring 2027Commencement dates are tentative and subject to change.May 26, 2027 – May 28, 2027commencement
Academic Year (end)May 28, 2027other
Spring Semester (end)May 28, 2027term
Memorial DayMay 31, 2027holiday
Juneteenth (observed)Jun 18, 2027holiday

When is SJSU spring break 2027?

SJSU spring break 2027 is Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027 (Listed on the official calendar as Spring Recess; no classes.). Add it to your calendar with one click above so it never sneaks up on you.

SJSU academic calendar 2026-27 — FAQ

When is SJSU spring break 2027?

SJSU spring break 2027 runs Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027.

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

The first day of the 2026-27 year at SJSU is Aug 19, 2026 (First Day of Instruction — Fall 2026).

When is SJSU winter break 2026-27?

Winter break at SJSU is Dec 25, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027.

When are finals at SJSU?

Culminating Activities & Final Examinations — Fall 2026: Dec 9, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Check San José State University's official calendar for your specific exam schedule.

When is SJSU commencement 2027?

Commencement — Fall 2026 is Dec 16, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026.

How do I add the San José State University 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 SJSU's website to turn them into events instantly.

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