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Drake University break dates 2026-27

At Drake University, Fall Break runs Oct 10 to 13, Thanksgiving Break runs Nov 25 to 29, Winter Break runs Dec 12 to Jan 24, and Spring Break runs Mar 13 to 21.

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Official source: Drake University academic calendar (drake.edu). Last checked against it: October 2026.

Schools sometimes revise their calendars. Double-check with Drake University before booking travel, and tell us if something looks off.

How Drake University's breaks compare

  • Thanksgiving break starts Wednesday (Nov 25 to 29), like 58% of US colleges on BreakShare. Another 25% give the whole week off.
  • Winter break is 44 days, 13 days longer than the typical US college (31 days). 96% of colleges have a shorter one. Compare winter breaks
  • Spring break (Mar 13 to 21) falls in a week when 33% of colleges start spring break. See the spring break calendar

Off at the same time as nearby schools

  • Simpson College 17 mi
    Both off Nov 25 to 29, Dec 18 to Jan 11, Mar 13 to 14 (32 days in common).
  • Iowa State University 29 mi
    Both off Nov 25 to 29, Dec 18 to Jan 18, Mar 13 to 21 (46 days in common).
  • Central College 40 mi
    Both off Nov 25 to 29, Dec 18 to Jan 17, Mar 13 to 14 (38 days in common).

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Same spring break as Drake University

289 other colleges are on spring break exactly Mar 13 to 21, including these closest ones. See them all

Iowa State UniversityIA University of Northern IowaIA University of IowaIA Northwest Missouri State UniversityMO University of Nebraska OmahaNE University of Nebraska-LincolnNE Western Illinois UniversityIL University of South DakotaSD UW-La CrosseWI University of KansasKS

Questions about Drake University's breaks

Does Drake University have a fall break?

Yes. Fall Break runs from Saturday, October 10, 2026 to Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (4 days, including the weekend).

When is Drake University's Thanksgiving break in 2026?

From Wednesday, November 25, 2026 to Sunday, November 29, 2026 (5 days, including the weekend).

How long is Drake University's winter break 2026-27?

44 days, from Saturday, December 12, 2026 to Sunday, January 24, 2027, counting every day off including weekends.

When is Drake University's spring break 2027?

From Saturday, March 13, 2027 to Sunday, March 21, 2027 (9 days, including both weekends).

How these dates are counted
  • Each range covers every day with no classes: from the day after the last class or final exam to the day before classes start again.
  • Each range includes the weekends on both sides of the break.
  • Winter break runs from the end of fall finals to the day before spring classes. A required January term (J-term, Winter Study, Interim) counts as school; an optional winter session doesn't.
  • Thanksgiving starts on Wednesday only if the school cancels classes that day.
  • Single holidays like Labor Day aren't listed unless the school calls them a break. Short breaks of 1 to 4 days are usually long weekends.
  • We use class and exam dates, not residence-hall move-out or office-closure dates.

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Nearby schools

Simpson College17 mi away Iowa State University29 mi away Central College40 mi away Grinnell College49 mi away University of Northern Iowa88 mi away Wartburg College98 mi away