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University of Southern California break dates 2026-27
At University of Southern California, Fall Break runs Oct 8 to 11, Thanksgiving Break runs Nov 25 to 29, Winter Break runs Dec 17 to Jan 10, and Spring Break runs Mar 13 to 21.
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Oct 8 to 11, 2026Add to Google Calendar
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Nov 25 to 29, 2026Add to Google Calendar
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Dec 17 to Jan 10Add to Google Calendar
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Mar 13 to 21, 2027Add to Google Calendar
Official source: University of Southern California academic calendar (usc.edu). Last checked against it: October 2026.
Schools sometimes revise their calendars. Double-check with University of Southern California before booking travel, and tell us if something looks off.
At University of Southern California, Fall Break runs Oct 7 to 10, Thanksgiving Break runs Nov 24 to 28, Winter Break runs Dec 16 to Jan 9, and Spring Break runs Mar 11 to 19.
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Oct 7 to 10, 2027Add to Google Calendar
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Nov 24 to 28, 2027Add to Google Calendar
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Dec 16 to Jan 9Add to Google Calendar
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Mar 11 to 19, 2028Add to Google Calendar
Official source: University of Southern California academic calendar (usc.edu). Last checked against it: October 2026.
Schools sometimes revise their calendars. Double-check with University of Southern California before booking travel, and tell us if something looks off.
How University of Southern California'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 25 days, 6 days shorter than the typical US college (31 days). 19% 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
- California State University, Los Angeles 7 mi
Both off Nov 25 to 29, Dec 20 to Jan 10 (27 days in common). - Loyola Marymount University 8 mi
Both off Nov 25 to 29, Dec 19 to Jan 10 (28 days in common). - Occidental College 8 mi
Both off Nov 25 to 29, Dec 17 to Jan 10, Mar 13 to 14 (32 days in common).
Schools within 100 miles; distances are straight-line miles between campuses. Start a group to compare any schools, or see how often breaks line up across colleges.
Same spring break as University of Southern California
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Questions about University of Southern California's breaks
Does University of Southern California have a fall break?
Yes. Fall Break runs from Thursday, October 8, 2026 to Sunday, October 11, 2026 (4 days, including the weekend).
When is University of Southern California's Thanksgiving break in 2026?
From Wednesday, November 25, 2026 to Sunday, November 29, 2026 (5 days, including the weekend).
How long is University of Southern California's winter break 2026-27?
25 days, from Thursday, December 17, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027, counting every day off including weekends.
When is University of Southern California's spring break 2027?
From Saturday, March 13, 2027 to Sunday, March 21, 2027 (9 days, including both weekends).
When is University of Southern California's Thanksgiving break in 2027?
From Wednesday, November 24, 2027 to Sunday, November 28, 2027 (5 days, including the weekend).
When is University of Southern California's spring break 2028?
From Saturday, March 11, 2028 to Sunday, March 19, 2028 (9 days, including both weekends), according to University of Southern California's 2027-28 academic calendar.
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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