Stay informed and organised
University Centre Somerset is closed over the Christmas holiday but remains open during Easter, summer and half-term holidays. There are a number of public bank holidays throughout the year where our campuses will be closed.
Student Term Dates for 2025/26
| Term | Start Date | Half Term | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Monday 15 September | Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October | Thursday 18 December |
| Spring Term | Monday 5 January | Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February | Thursday 2 April |
| Summer Term | Monday 20 April | Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May | Friday 26 June |
Key Dates for 2025/26
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Independent Study Days | Thursday 23 October 2025, Friday 24 October 2025, and Thursday 12 February 2026 |
| Inset Day | Friday 13 February 2026 |
| Wellbeing Day | Friday 19 December 2025 |
| Bank Holidays | Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 25 August 2025 Christmas Day: Thursday 25 December 2025 Boxing Day: Friday 26 December 2025 New Years Day: Thursday 1 January 2026 Easter Friday: Friday 3 April 2026 Easter Monday: Monday 6 April 2026 Mayday: Monday 4 May 2026 Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25 May 2026 Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 31 August 2026 |
Student Term Dates for 2026/27
| Term | Start Date | Half Term | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Monday 14 September 2026 | Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October | Thursday 17 December 2026 |
| Spring Term | Monday 4 January 2027 | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February | Friday 26 March 2027 (Good Friday) |
| Summer Term | Monday 12 April 2027 | Monday 31 May – Friday 04 June | Friday 25 June 2027 |
Key Dates for 2026/27
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Bank Holidays | Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 31 August 2026 Christmas Day: Friday 25 December 2026 Boxing Day: Monday 28 December 2026* New Years Day: Friday 1 January 2027 Good Friday: Friday 26 March 2027 Easter Monday: Monday 29 March 2027 Mayday: Monday 3 May 2027 Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 31 May 2027 Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 30 August 2027 *replacement bank holiday, at the 26th falls on a weekend. |