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.
2026
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
Lectures start for Teacher Education Ako – Year A and Year C (YA2 and YC2) courses.
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 to add or drop Semester Two (S2) courses with a refund. More info. Add to Calendar
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. Add to calendar
22 August - 6 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. Add to calendar
7 September
Lectures resume for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
27 September
Deadline to drop Semester Two (S2) courses without a refund. More info. Add to calendar
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
2027
5 January
UC reopens for 2027. Add to calendar
8 February
Waitangi Day observed (University closed). Add to Calendar
12 February
Lectures end for Summer School (continuing 26-SU2 and 27-SU1) courses. More info. Add to Calendar
19 February
Results released for Summer School (26-SU2 and 27-SU1) courses with an end date in January or February. Add to calendar
22 February
Lectures start for Semester One (S1) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
7 March
Deadline for adding or dropping Semester One (S1) courses with a refund. More info. Add to calendar
25 March
Lectures end for mid-semester break for Semester One (S1) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
26 March - 16 April
Mid-semester lecture break. Add to calendar
26 March
Good Friday (University closed). Add to calendar
29 March
Easter Monday (University closed). Add to calendar
30 March
University Holiday (University closed). Add to calendar
19 April
Lectures resume for Semester One (S1) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
26 April
ANZAC Day observed (University closed). Add to calendar
4 June
Lectures end for Semester One (S1) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
7 June
King's Birthday (University closed). Add to calendar
7 - 13 June
Study break. Add to calendar
14 - 26 June
Examination period for Semester One (S1) courses. More info. Add to calendar
25 June
Matariki public holiday (University closed). Add to calendar
12 July
Release of results for Semester One (S1) courses. More info. Add to calendar
12 - 16 July
Review of academic progress for students with Semester One (S1) results. More info. Add to calendar
19 July
Lectures start for Semester Two (S2) courses and resume for Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
1 August
Deadline for adding or dropping Semester Two (S2) courses with a refund. More info. Add to calendar
27 August
Lectures end for mid-semester break for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
30 August - 10 September
Mid semester lecture break. Add to calendar
13 September
Lectures resume for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
22 October
Lectures end for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. Add to calendar
25 - 31 October
Study break. Add to calendar
25 October
Labour Day (University closed). Add to calendar
1 - 13 November
Examination period for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. More info. Add to calendar
12 November
Canterbury Show Day (University closed). Add to calendar
15 November
Lectures start for Summer School (27-SU2) courses. More info. Add to calendar
6 December
Release of results for Semester Two (S2) and Whole Year (W) courses. More info. Add to calendar
24 December - 4 January 2028
Summer break (University closed). Add to calendar
