Term and closure dates
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2026-27 Term and closure dates
Some programmes have variations to these dates
Welcome week and inductions
18 - 25 September 2026
Autumn term
Starts: 21 September 2026
Reading week: 2 - 6 November 2026
Ends: 11 December 2026
Christmas closure**
24 December 2026 - 3 January 2027
Spring term
Starts: Thursday 7 January 2027
Reading week: 15 - 19 February 2027
Ends: Wednesday 24 March 2027
Easter closure**
25 March - 30 March 2027
Summer term
Starts: 19 April 2027
Undergraduate ends: 11 June 2027
Postgraduate ends: 21 September 2027
Variations
* Check with your academic school if your course observes Reading Week.
** Over Christmas and Easter services and buildings will be closed, except for , and student accommodation.