Spring academic calendar: Lots of changes, don't be surprised
With the changes to the academic calendar that began this fall, be sure to note key dates to the spring 2026 semester: earlier start of classes, spring midsemester reading day, earlier spring break, two reading days before Monday–Friday final exams and a Saturday commencement.
| Thursday | Jan. 8 | Classes begin |
| Monday | Jan. 19 | Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (university closed) |
| Thursday | Feb. 26 | Spring midsemester reading day (no classes; no exams) |
| Monday–Friday | March 16–20 | Spring break (no classes; university closed Friday, March 20) |
| Friday | April 24 | Last day of classes |
| Saturday–Sunday | April 25–26 | Reading days (no classes; no exams) |
| Monday–Friday | April 27–May 1 | Final exam period |
| Saturday | May 2 | University commencement |
Note: Colorado Law follows a different academic calendar.
Categories: Academics