Some programme and course dates may vary from the dates listed below. Check the dates and timetables listed on individual course pages. Listed dates are subject to change.
2025
14 July
Lectures start for Semester Two (S2) and resume for Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
27 July
Deadline to add or drop Semester Two (S2) courses with a refund. More info.
22 August
Lectures end for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses for mid-semester break. Add to calendar
23 August - 7 September
Mid-semester break for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
24 August
Deadline to drop Whole Year (W) courses without a refund. More info.
26 - 28 August
Spring graduation celebrations. More info. Add to calendar
5 September
Ra Tōmēne | Open Day. More info.
8 September
Lectures resume for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
28 September
Deadline to drop a Semester Two (S2) course without a refund. More info.
17 October
Lectures end for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
20 October
Applications for 2026 UC Doctoral Scholarships close. More info.
20 - 26 October
Study break for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
27 October
Labour Day (University closed). Add to calendar
28 October - 8 November
Examination period for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. More info. Add to calendar
10 November
Lectures start for Summer School (25-SU2) courses. Add to calendar
14 November
Show Day (University closed). Add to calendar
1 December
Results released for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. More info. Add to calendar
24 December - 2 January 2026
Summer break (University closed). Add to calendar
2026
5 January
UC reopens for 2026. Add to calendar
Lectures start for Summer School (26-SU1) courses and resume for continuing Summer School 25-SU2 courses. More info. Add to calendar
16 January
Results released for Summer School (25-SU2) courses with an end date in December. Add to calendar
26 January
Lectures start for graduate and postgraduate Teacher Education Ako—Year A (YA and YA1) courses. More info.
5 February
Lectures end for Summer School (continuing 25-SU1 and 26-SU2) courses. More info. Add to calendar
6 February
Waitangi Day (University closed) - Add to calendar
9 February
Lectures start for BTchLn Ako—Year C (YC and YC1) courses. More info.
13 February
Results released for Summer School (25-SU2 and 26-SU1) courses with an end date in January or February). Add to calendar
Herea tō waka | Welcome Day. More info.
16 February
Lectures start for Semester One (S1) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
1 March
Deadline to add or drop Semester One (S1) courses with a refund. More info.
15 March
Deadline to add or drop Whole Year (W) courses with a refund. More info.
27 March
Lectures end for mid-semester break for Semester One (S1) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
30 March - 17 April
Mid-semester lecture break. Add to calendar
3 April
Good Friday (University closed). Add to calendar
6 April
Easter Monday (University closed). Add to calendar
7 April
University Holiday (University closed). Add to calendar
14 - 16 April
Autumn Graduation Celebrations. More info. Add to calendar
20 April
Lectures resume for Semester One (S1) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
27 April
ANZAC Day observed (University closed). Add to calendar
10 May
Deadline for dropping Semester One (S1) courses without a refund. More info.
29 May
Lectures end for Semester One (S1) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
1 June
King’s Birthday (University closed). Add to calendar
2 - 7 June
Study break. Add to calendar
8 - 20 June
Examination period for Semester One (S1) courses. More info. Add to calendar
21 June - 12 July
Mid-year break. Add to calendar
6 July
Release of results for Semester One (S1) courses. More info. Add to calendar
6 - 9 July
Review of academic progress for students with Semester One (S1) results. More info - Add to calendar
10 July
Matariki public holiday (University closed). Add to calendar
13 July
Lectures start for Semester Two (S2) courses and resume for Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
26 July
Deadline for adding or dropping Semester Two (S2) courses with a refund. More info.
21 August
Lectures end for mid-semester break for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
23 August
Deadline to drop Whole Year (W) courses without a refund. More info.
24 August - 4 September
Mid-semester lecture break. Add to calendar
25 - 27 August
Spring graduation celebrations. More info. Add to calendar
28 August
Ra Tōmēne | Open Day. More info.
7 September
Lectures resume for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
27 September
Deadline for dropping Semester Two (S2) courses without a refund. More info.
16 October
Lectures end for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
19 - 25 October
Study break. Add to calendar
26 October
Labour Day (University closed). Add to calendar
27 October - 7 November
Examination period for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. More info. Add to calendar
9 November
Lectures start for Summer School (26-SU2) courses. More info. Add to calendar
13 November
Canterbury Show Day (University closed). Add to calendar
30 November
Release of results for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. More info. Add to calendar
24 December - 5 January 2027
Summer break (University closed). Add to calendar
Other important dates
- For enrolment dates, see Enrolment & Course Dates
- For Education start dates, see the Faculty of Education
- For student events and activties, see UCSA events
- For recruitment events such as Open Day and Information Days, see our regular events and celebrations
