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McGill University break dates 2026-27
At McGill University, Fall Reading Break runs Oct 9 to 14, Winter Break runs Dec 23 to Jan 4, and Winter Reading Break runs Feb 27 to Mar 7.
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Oct 9 to 14, 2026Add to Google Calendar
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Dec 23 to Jan 4Add to Google Calendar
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Feb 27 to Mar 7, 2027Add to Google Calendar
Official source: McGill University academic calendar (mcgill.ca). Last checked against it: October 2026.
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How McGill University's breaks compare
- Winter break is 13 days, 18 days shorter than the typical US college (31 days). 0% of colleges have a shorter one. Compare winter breaks
Questions about McGill University's breaks
Does McGill University have a fall break?
Yes. Fall Reading Break runs from Friday, October 9, 2026 to Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (6 days, including the weekend).
How long is McGill University's winter break 2026-27?
13 days, from Wednesday, December 23, 2026 to Monday, January 4, 2027, counting every day off 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.
- 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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