Planning your academic year around the Stirling University holidays and university semester dates is key to staying organised. From semester starts and teaching ends to essential breaks like the Easter holidays and Christmas break, having the schedule at your fingertips makes all the difference.
Whether you’re an undergraduate, postgraduate, or an international student, this guide covers all the essential dates to help you plan your studies and time off effectively. Let’s get started!
Stirling University Holidays 2025/2026
For the 2025/2026 academic year, the Stirling University holidays are structured around key semester dates, providing students with several breaks. Here are the key dates for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Undergraduate 2025/2026
| Semester | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Semester starts | Mon 15 Sept 2025 |
| Mid-semester reading week | Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 (inclusive) | |
| Teaching ends | Fri 5 Dec 2025 | |
| Autumn examination period | Tue 9 Dec – Fri 19 Dec 2025 (inclusive) | |
| Autumn resit/deferred examination period | Mon 11 May – Mon 18 May 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Spring Semester | Teaching Starts | Mon 19 Jan 2026 |
| Mid-Semester reading week | Mon 2 Mar – Fri 6 Mar 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Teaching ends | Tue 14 Apr 2026 | |
| Spring Examination Period | Mon 20 Apr – Fri 8 May 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Spring resit/deferred examination period | Mon 15 Jun – Mon 22 Jun 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Holidays | Good Friday & Easter Monday | Fri 3 April & Mon 6 April 2026 (No teaching) |
Postgraduate 2025/2026
| Semester | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Semester starts | Mon 22 Sept 2025 |
| Mid-semester reading week | Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 (inclusive) | |
| Teaching ends | Fri 5 Dec 2025 | |
| Autumn Examination period | Tue 6 – Tue 13 Jan 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Autumn resit/deferred examination period | Mon 11 May – Mon 18 May 2026 | |
| Spring Semester | Teaching starts | Mon 19 Jan 2026 |
| Mid semester reading week | Mon 2 Mar – Fri 6 Mar 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Teaching ends | Tue 7 Apr 2026 | |
| Spring examination period | Tue 14 Apr – Thu 23 Apr 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Spring resit/deferred examination period | Mon 15 June – Mon 22 June 2026 | |
| Summer Semester | Teaching starts | Mon 27 Apr 2026 |
| Teaching ends | Fri 24 Jul 2026 | |
| Summer examination period | Mon 6 Jul – Mon 13 Jul 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Summer resit/deferred examination period | Tue 18 Aug – Tue 25 Aug 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Holidays | Good Friday & Easter Monday | Fri 3 April & Mon 6 April 2026 (No teaching) |
Read more: Stirling School Holidays
Stirling University Holidays 2026/2027
Looking ahead, the Stirling University Holidays for 2026/2027 follow a similar pattern, with key Stirling University semester dates for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Undergraduate 2026/2027
| Semester | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Semester starts | Mon 14 Sept 2026 |
| Mid-semester reading week | Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Teaching ends | Fri 4 Dec 2026 | |
| Autumn examination period | Tue 8 Dec – Fri 18 Dec 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Autumn resit/deferred examination period | Mon 10 May – Mon 17 May 2027 (inclusive) | |
| Spring Semester | Teaching Starts | Mon 18 Jan 2027 |
| Mid-Semester reading week | Mon 1 Mar – Fri 5 Mar 2027 (inclusive) | |
| Teaching ends | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | |
| Spring Examination Period | Mon 19 Apr – Fri 7 May 2027 (inclusive) | |
| Spring resit/deferred examination period | Mon 14 Jun – Mon 21 Jun 2027 (inclusive) | |
| Holidays | Good Friday & Easter Monday | Fri 26 March & Mon 29 March 2027 (No teaching) |
Postgraduate 2026/2027
| Semester | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Semester starts | Mon 21 Sept 2026 |
| Mid-semester reading week | Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026 (inclusive) | |
| Teaching ends | Fri 4 Dec 2026 | |
| Autumn Examination period | Tue 5 – Tue 12 Jan 2027 (inclusive) | |
| Autumn resit/deferred examination period | Mon 10 May – Mon 17 May 2027 | |
| Spring Semester | Teaching starts | Mon 18 Jan 2027 |
| Mid semester reading week | Mon 1 Mar – Fri 5 Mar 2027 (inclusive) | |
| Teaching ends | Tue 6 Apr 2027 | |
| Spring examination period | Wed 14 Apr – Thu 22 Apr 2027 (inclusive) | |
| Spring resit/deferred examination period | Mon 14 June – Mon 21 June 2027 | |
| Summer Semester | Teaching starts | Mon 26 Apr 2027 |
| Teaching ends | Fri 23 Jul 2027 | |
| Summer examination period | Mon 5 Jul – Mon 12 Jul 2027 (inclusive) | |
| Summer resit/deferred examination period | Tue 17 Aug – Tue 24 Aug 2027 (inclusive) | |
| Holidays | Good Friday & Easter Monday | Fri 26 March & Mon 29 March 2027 (No teaching) |
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FAQs
Q1. When does the autumn semester start at Stirling University in 2026?
Yes. The autumn semester starts on 14 September 2026 for undergraduate students and on 21 September 2026 for postgraduate students.
Q2. Is there a reading week at Stirling University?
Yes. There are mid-semester reading weeks in both the autumn and spring semesters for all student groups.
Q3. What are the exam periods for 2026/27 at Stirling University?
The autumn exam period is in December 2026, the spring exam period is in April/May 2027, and the summer exam period is in July 2027.
Q4. Does Stirling University have holidays at Easter?
Yes. The university observes Good Friday and Easter Monday as holidays, with no teaching scheduled on these days.
Q5. What is the resit examination period at Stirling University?
Resit/deferred examination periods are scheduled after each main exam period, typically in May/June and August.
Planning around the Stirling University holidays and semester dates doesn’t have to be complicated. By keeping these key dates in mind—from semester starts and exam dates to important breaks like the Easter holidays and Christmas break—you can manage your academic life effectively.
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Check the official Stirling University holidays and semester dates.
Stirling University Semester Dates
