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Term dates and holiday closing

Certain term date exceptions apply if you are completing a full-time taught Master's degree (including MRes) or Postgraduate Diploma or are a research student, and you may be expected to study beyond the end of the summer term in order to complete your dissertation.

2024-25

Term dates

  • Autumn term: Monday 30 September 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024
  • Spring term: Monday 13 January 2025 to Friday 28 March 2025
  • Summer term: Monday 28 April 2025 to Friday 11 July 2025

Christmas closing

  • The College will close at 6pm on Friday 20 December 2024, and normal services will resume from 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025.
  • The Library may have different opening hours to the College during holidays. Check Library opening hours.

Easter closing

  • The College will close at 6pm on Wednesday 16 April 2025, and normal services will resume from 9am on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
  • The Library may have different opening hours to the College during holidays. Check Library opening hours.

Term dates and closures in future years

2025-26

  • Autumn term: Monday 29 September 2025 to Friday 12 December 2025
    • Christmas closing: The College will close at 6pm on Monday 23 December 2025, and normal services will resume from 9am on Friday 2 January 2026.
  • Spring term: Monday 12 January 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026
    • Easter closing: The College will close at 6pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026, and normal services will resume from 9am on Wednesday 8 April 2026.
  • Summer term: Monday 27 April 2026 to Friday 10 July 2026

2026-27

  • Autumn term: Monday 5 October 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026
    • Christmas closing: The College will close at 6pm on Wednesday 23 December 2026, and normal services will resume from 9am on Monday 4 January 2027.
  • Spring term: Monday 11 January 2027 to Friday 26 March 2027
    • Easter closing: The College will close at 6pm on Wednesday 24 March 2027, and normal services will resume from 9am on Wednesday 31 March 2027.
  • Summer term: Monday 26 April 2027 to Friday 9 July 2027

2027-28

  • Autumn term: Monday 4 October 2027 to Friday 17 December 2027
    • Christmas closing: The College will close at 6pm on Thursday 23 December 2027, and normal services will resume from 9am on Tuesday 4 January 2028.
  • Spring term: Monday 10 January 2028 to Friday 24 March 2028
    • Easter closing: The College will close at 6pm on Wednesday 12 April 2028, and normal services will resume from 9am on Wednesday 19 April 2028.
  • Summer term: Monday 24 April 2028 to Friday 7 July 2028