University dates
Students should also refer to the Manage your course - Key dates for information about timetables, subject and fee dates, re-enrolment, and other key information.
| Day/Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | |
| Monday 24 Nov 2025 to Sunday 1 Mar 2026 | Summer Term Period - See the Handbook for specific dates for subjects delivered over the Summer Term Period. |
| December 2025 | |
| Thursday 25 Dec 2025 to Thursday 1 Jan 2026 | Christmas holiday |
| January 2026 | |
| Monday 26 Jan 2026 | Australia Day holiday |
| February 2026 | |
| Monday 16 Feb 2026 to Monday 23 Feb 2026 | Summer Examinations |
| Monday 23 Feb 2026 to Friday 27 Feb 2026 | Melbourne Orientation and Commencement Celebration |
| March 2026 | |
| Monday 2 Mar 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026 | Semester 1 - 12 teaching weeks |
| Monday 9 Mar 2026 | Labour Day holiday |
| Monday 16 Mar 2026 to Friday 20 Mar 2026 | Employability Week |
| April 2026 | |
| Friday 3 Apr 2026 to Tuesday 7 Apr 2026 | Easter holiday |
| Friday 3 Apr 2026 to Sunday 12 Apr 2026 | Easter, Non-teaching period & UA Common Vacation Week |
| Saturday 25 Apr 2026 | ANZAC Day holiday |
| June 2026 | |
| Monday 1 Jun 2026 to Friday 5 Jun 2026 | SWOT Vac |
| Monday 8 Jun 2026 | King's Birthday holiday - No exams are scheduled on this day |
| Tuesday 9 Jun 2026 to Friday 26 Jun 2026 | Examinations |
| Monday 29 Jun 2026 to Sunday 26 Jul 2026 | Winter Term Period - See the 2026 Handbook for specific dates for subjects delivered over the Winter Term |
| July 2026 | |
| Friday 10 Jul 2026 | Results final release date |
| Friday 17 Jul 2026 to Friday 24 Jul 2026 | Special/Supplementary Examinations |
| Monday 20 Jul 2026 to Friday 24 Jul 2026 | Melbourne Orientation |
| Monday 27 Jul 2026 to Sunday 25 Oct 2026 | Semester 2 - 12 teaching weeks |
| August 2026 | |
| Monday 10 Aug 2026 to Friday 14 Aug 2026 | Employability Week |
| September 2026 | |
| Friday 25 Sep 2026 | AFL Grand Final Eve holiday - Friday before AFL Grand Final (TBC) |
| Monday 28 Sep 2026 to Sunday 4 Oct 2026 | Semester 2 non-teaching period & UA Common Vacation Week |
| October 2026 | |
| Monday 26 Oct 2026 to Friday 30 Oct 2026 | SWOT Vac |
| November 2026 | |
| Monday 2 Nov 2026 to Friday 20 Nov 2026 | Examinations |
| Tuesday 3 Nov 2026 | Melbourne Cup Day holiday |
| Monday 23 Nov 2026 to Sunday 28 Feb 2027 | Summer Term Period - See the Handbook for specific dates for subjects delivered over the Summer Term Period. |
| December 2026 | |
| Friday 4 Dec 2026 | Results final release date |
| Friday 11 Dec 2026 to Friday 18 Dec 2026 | Special/Supplementary Examinations |
| Friday 25 Dec 2026 to Friday 1 Jan 2027 | Christmas holiday |
University holidays