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Key Dates 2026/2027

By

Alexander Campbell

Posted 4 weeks ago

Your key contract and University dates

2026/27 is going to be another brilliant year at the University of Glasgow! Here are a few of the key dates that you should be aware of as we go through the semester! 

2026

Friday 11 September - Main Arrivals Weekend 👋

Monday 14 September - Academic Year begins/Welcome Week 🤝

Monday 21 September - Teaching begins 🧑‍🏫

Monday 7 December - Start of Revision/Exam Period 📚

Friday 18 December - End of Exam Period and Semester One 🙌

Monday 21 December - Winter Vacation 🎄

Wednesday 31 December - Contract End Date (Semester 1 Accommodation) 📑

2027

Thursday 7 January - Contract Start Date (Semester 2 Accommodation) 📑

Monday 11 January - Semester Two Begins 📖

Monday 29 March - Spring Vacation 🐣

Monday 19 April - Start of Revision/Exam Period 📚

Friday 21 May - End of Exam Period 🎉

Friday 28 May - End of Semester 2 🙌

Friday 11 June - Contract End Date (39 week contracts) 📑

Friday 3 September - Contract End Date (51 week contracts) 📑

Friday 10 September - End of Academic Year 2026/2027 🔚

KEY DATES 2026/2027

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