The University of Manchester Term Dates
Here are the term dates to note in your diary during The University of Manchester’s 2026/2027 academic year.
| Undergraduate and postgraduate taught students | |
|---|---|
| Welcome Week | 21 - 27 September 2026 |
| Semester 1 teaching starts | 28 September 2026 |
| Christmas break starts | 21 December 2026 |
| Christmas break ends | 13 January 2027 |
| Semester 1 assessment and exams | 14 – 29 January 2027 |
| Semester 1 ends | 31 January 2027 |
| Semester 2 teaching starts | 1 February 2027 |
| Easter break starts | 22 March 2027 |
| Easter break ends | 4 April 2027 |
| Prep for study/fieldwork/project – non-teaching period | 5 - 11 April 2027 |
| Semester 2 assessment and exams | 17 May – 9 June 2027 |
| Semester 2 ends | 11 June 2027 |
