Term and closure dates

Some programmes have variations to these dates

Welcome week and inductions

19 - 26 September 2025

Autumn term

Starts: 22 September 2025
Reading week: 3 - 7 November 2025
Ends: 12 December 2025

Christmas closure**

24 December 2025 - 2 January 2026

Spring term

Starts: 12 January 2026
Reading week: 16 - 20 February 2026
Ends: 27 March 2026

Easter closure**

2 April - 7 April 2026

Summer term

Starts: 27 April 2026
Undergraduate ends: 19 June 2026
Postgraduate ends: 20 September 2026

Variations

* Check with your academic department if your course observes Reading Week.

** Over Christmas and Easter services and buildings will be closed, except for Library, Campus Support Officers and student accommodation.

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: 4 January 2027
Reading week: 8 - 12 February 2027
Ends: 19 March 2027

Easter closure**

25 March - 30 March 2027

Summer term

Starts: 19 April 2027
Undergraduate ends: 11 June 2027
Postgraduate ends: 19 September 2027

Variations

* Check with your academic department if your course observes Reading Week.

** Over Christmas and Easter services and buildings will be closed, except for Library, Campus Support Officers and student accommodation.