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University of Cambridge break dates 2026-27
At University of Cambridge, Christmas Vacation runs Dec 19 to Jan 4 and Easter Vacation runs Mar 26 to Apr 18.
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Mar 26 to Apr 18, 2027Add to Google Calendar
Official source: University of Cambridge academic calendar (cam.ac.uk).
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How University of Cambridge's breaks compare
- Winter break is 17 days, 14 days shorter than the typical US college (31 days). 2% of colleges have a shorter one. Compare winter breaks
Questions about University of Cambridge's breaks
How long is University of Cambridge's winter break 2026-27?
17 days, from Saturday, December 19, 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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