Calendar Academic Year
The academic year calendar is different from what you’re used to from secondary school. It consists of six periods, with a Christmas holiday and a summer holiday. Find all the information about the 2026/2027 calendar on our WUR Support Portal.
Calendar Academic Year
Academic year 2026/2027
- The academic year 2026/2027 begins on 31 August 2026 and ends on 16 July 2027.
- The Christmas holidays will be from 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.
- The summer holidays will be from 19 July 2027 to 27 August 2027.
The academic year consists of six periods, each of which concludes with an exam week. View the overview of the exact dates for Calendar 2026/2027.
For more information about public holidays and deadlines for registering for modules and (re)exams, please visit the WUR support portal.
Academic year 2026/2027
- The academic year 2026/2027 begins on 31 August 2026 and ends on 16 July 2027.
- The Christmas holidays will be from 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.
- The summer holidays will be from 19 July 2027 to 27 August 2027.
The academic year consists of six periods, each of which concludes with an exam week. View the overview of the exact dates for Calendar 2026/2027.
For more information about public holidays and deadlines for registering for modules and (re)exams, please visit the WUR support portal.
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