Netherlands 2026/27 - academic year

Beginning of the academic year

Teaching activity and holidays of the academic year

Teaching activity (semester 1):

University of Amsterdam: 31 August 2026 – 29 January 2027 (period 1: 31 August – 23 October; period 2: 26 October – 10 December; period 3: 4–29 January 2027).

Teaching activity (semester 2):

University of Amsterdam: 1 February – 25 June 2027 (period 4: 1 February – 29 March; period 5: 30 March – 28 May; period 6: 31 May – 25 June). No teaching or exams 3–7 May 2027; collective days off 26 April and 7 May 2027.

Christmas holidays:

University of Amsterdam: winter break without teaching or exams 19 December 2026 – 3 January 2027.

Examinations of the academic year

End of the academic year