Academic Calendar

Overview

KU Law's academic calendar includes semester start and end dates, exam dates and academic breaks.

The Office of the University Registrar posts approved academic calendars for future years, which includes academic breaks through 2025-26. Please note that the semester start/end dates and finals dates listed on that calendar do not apply to the law school.

 

    KU Law Academic Calendar

    KU Law Academic Calendar
    DateEvent
    January 2026
    1/2/2026Fall grades due
    1/20/2026Classes begin
    March 2026
    3/16/2026-3/22/2026Spring break - no classes
    3/23/2026Classes resume
    April 2026
    4/24/2026Last day of classes
    4/25/2026Reading Day
    4/27/2026First day of exams
    May 2026
    5/8/2026Last day of exams
    5/16/2026Law School Hooding
    5/17/2026Commencement
    5/18/2026Summer classes begin
    5/25/2026Memorial Day - no classes
    5/27/2026Spring grades due
    June 2026
    6/16/2026Last day of classes (Professional Responsibility)
    6/17/2026Reading Day - no classes
    6/18/2026Final exams (Professional Responsibility)
    6/19/2026Juneteenth - no classes
    6/26/2026Last day of classes (Evidence)
    6/29/2026Final exams (Evidence)
    July 2026
    7/13/2026-8/1/2026Study Abroad - Istanbul, Turkey
    August 2026
    8/12/2026Summer grades due
    8/20/2026-8/26/2026New Student Orientation/Lawyering Skills Bootcamp
    8/27/2026Fall classes begin
    September 2026
    9/7/2026Labor Day - no classes
    October 2026
    10/17/2026-10/20/2026Fall Break - no classes
    10/21/2026Classes resume
    November 2026
    11/25/2026-11/29/2026Thanksgiving Break - no classes
    11/30/2026Classes resume
    December 2026
    12/2/2026Last day of classes
    12/3/2026Constructive Monday
    12/4/2026Reading Day
    12/7/2026First day of exams
    12/18/2026Last day of exams
    12/19/2026-1/18/2027Winter Break
    January 2027
    1/6/2027Fall grades due
    1/19/2027Spring classes begin

     

    KU Law Events Calendar