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AUC academic calendar

Semester start dates, holidays and class-free weeks

AUC's academic year runs parallel with those of VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam.
Academic Year 2025-2026
  • First semester: 1 September 2025 - 30 January 2026

    Classes in session

    16-week period 1 September 2025 to 19 December 2025
    4-week period 5 January 2026 to 30 January 2026

    Class-free weeks

    Each 16-week period includes three class-free weeks. AUC differentiates between a proper break, a reading week and a wrap-up week. During these weeks, no classes take place, and the AUC building is open according to an adjusted schedule (Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 18.00).

    Proper break 13 October 2025 –17 October 2025
    Reading week 20 October 2025 – 24 October 2025
    Wrap-up week 15 December 2025 – 19 December 2025

    AUC Academic Building closures in Semester 1

    The AUC Academic Building will be closed on the following days:

    • Saturday, 18 October – Sunday, 19 October 2025
    • Saturday, 25 October – Sunday, 26 October 2025
    • Saturday, 20 December 2025 – Sunday, 4 January 2026

    Please note: The university, including UvA and VU, is closed (and there are no services) from Thursday, 25 December 2025 to Thursday, 1 January 2026. AUC staff will be working remotely and can only be reached digitally from 22 through 24 December 2025. 

  • Second semester: 2 February 2026 - 26 June 2026

    Classes in session

    16-week period 2 February 2026 to 29 May 2026
    4-week period 1 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

    Class-free weeks

    Each 16-week period includes three class-free weeks. AUC differentiates between a proper break, a reading week and a wrap-up week. During these weeks, no classes take place, and the AUC building is open according to an adjusted schedule (Monday to Friday, 08.00 to 18.00) if it is not a holiday.

    Proper break 2 February 2026 – 6 February 2026
    Reading week 27 April 2026 – 1 May 2026
    Wrap-up week 25 May 2026 – 29 May 2026

    AUC Academic Building closures in Semester 2

    The AUC Academic Building is closed on the following days:

    • Saturday, 7 February – Sunday, 8 February 2026
    • Friday, 3 April – Monday, 6 April 2026 (Easter)
    • Saturday, 25 April – Monday, 27 April 2026 (King’s Day on 27 April)
    • Saturday, 2 May – Tuesday, 5 May 2026 (Liberation Day on 5 May)
    • Thursday, 14 May – Sunday, 17 May 2026 (Ascension Day on 14 May)
    • Saturday, 23 May – Monday, 25 May 2026 (Whit Monday on 25 May)
    • Saturday, 30 May – Sunday, 31 May 2026
    • Saturday, 27 June – Sunday, 28 June 2026

    Please note: From 29 June 2026 there will be adjusted opening hours for the summer recess.

Download the AUC Academic Calendar 2025-2026
University of Amsterdam Inclusion Calendar
  • Inclusion Calendar 2025-2026

    We value the rich diversity of our international community. To help foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect on campus, we'd like to highlight the University of Amsterdam's Inclusion Calendar as a practical tool for awareness and engagement. The calendar draws attention to important days across three categories: Meaningful Days, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Days, and Issue Days. It encourages recognition of different customs and traditions students and staff build mutual understanding and a more connected community. to help

    UvA Inclusion Calendar for 2025-2026