About the University of Leicester
Term and semester dates
University terms
All term and semester dates are subject to confirmation. Individual departments/schools may have activities outside of these dates, so please check with the relevant department/school for the latest information.
Please note that these term dates are only applicable to undergraduate students.
The Academic Year runs from 1 August to 31 July.
Term dates 2026-2027
| Term/Semester | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term one | 21 September 2026 - 11 December 2026 |
| Term two |
4 January 2027 - 24 March 2027 (Wed) |
| Term three |
26 April 2027 - 4 June 2027 |
| Semester one |
21 September 2026 - 10 January 2027 |
| Semester two |
11 January 2027 - 4 June 2027 |
Term dates 2027-2028
| Term/Semester | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term one | 27 September 2027 - 17 December 2027 |
| Term two |
10 January 2028 - 31 March 2028 |
| Term three |
1 May 2028 - 9 June 2028 |
| Semester one |
27 September 2027 - 16 January 2028 |
| Semester two |
17 January 2028 - 9 June 2028 |
Term dates 2028-2029
| Term/Semester | Dates |
|---|---|
| Term one | 25 September 2028 - 15 December 2028 |
| Term two |
8 January 2029 - 28 March 2029 |
| Term three |
30 April 2029 - 8 June 2029 |
| Semester one |
25 September 2028 - 14 January 2029 |
| Semester two |
15 January 2029 - 8 June 2029 |