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John Brown University break dates 2026-27
At John Brown University, Fall Break runs Oct 17 to 20, Thanksgiving Break runs Nov 21 to 29, Winter Break runs Dec 18 to Jan 10, and Spring Break runs Mar 20 to 29.
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Oct 17 to 20, 2026Add to Google Calendar
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Nov 21 to 29, 2026Add to Google Calendar
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Dec 18 to Jan 10Add to Google Calendar
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Mar 20 to 29, 2027Add to Google Calendar
Official source: John Brown University academic calendar (jbu.edu). Last checked against it: October 2026.
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How John Brown University's breaks compare
- John Brown University gives students the whole week of Thanksgiving off (Nov 21 to 29), like 25% of US colleges on BreakShare.
- Winter break is 24 days, 7 days shorter than the typical US college (31 days). 15% of colleges have a shorter one. Compare winter breaks
- Spring break (Mar 20 to 29) falls in a week when 15% of colleges start spring break. See the spring break calendar
Off at the same time as nearby schools
- University of Arkansas 23 mi
Both off Oct 17 to 20, Nov 25 to 29, Dec 18 to Jan 10, Mar 20 to 28 (42 days in common). - Northeastern State University 29 mi
Both off Oct 17 to 18, Nov 25 to 29, Dec 18 to Jan 10, Mar 20 to 21 (33 days in common). - University of Tulsa 77 mi
Both off Nov 25 to 29, Dec 18 to Jan 10 (29 days in common).
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Same spring break as John Brown University
13 other colleges are on spring break exactly Mar 20 to 29, including these closest ones. See them all
Questions about John Brown University's breaks
Does John Brown University have a fall break?
Yes. Fall Break runs from Saturday, October 17, 2026 to Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (4 days, including the weekend).
When is John Brown University's Thanksgiving break in 2026?
From Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Sunday, November 29, 2026 (9 days, including both weekends).
How long is John Brown University's winter break 2026-27?
24 days, from Friday, December 18, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027, counting every day off including weekends.
When is John Brown University's spring break 2027?
From Saturday, March 20, 2027 to Monday, March 29, 2027 (10 days, including 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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