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Washington and Lee University break dates 2026-27
At Washington and Lee University, Fall Break runs Oct 8 to 11, Thanksgiving Break runs Nov 21 to 29, Winter Break runs Dec 12 to Jan 6, Washington Break runs Feb 20 to 28, and Spring Break runs Apr 17 to 25.
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Oct 8 to 11, 2026Add to Google Calendar
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Nov 21 to 29, 2026Add to Google Calendar
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Dec 12 to Jan 6Add to Google Calendar
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Feb 20 to 28, 2027Add to Google Calendar
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Apr 17 to 25, 2027Add to Google Calendar
Official source: Washington and Lee University academic calendar (wlu.edu). Last checked against it: October 2026.
Schools sometimes revise their calendars. Double-check with Washington and Lee University before booking travel, and tell us if something looks off.
At Washington and Lee University, Fall Break runs Oct 7 to 10, Thanksgiving Break runs Nov 20 to 28, Winter Break runs Dec 11 to Jan 5, Washington Break runs Feb 19 to 27, and Spring Break runs Apr 15 to 23.
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Oct 7 to 10, 2027Add to Google Calendar
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Nov 20 to 28, 2027Add to Google Calendar
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Dec 11 to Jan 5Add to Google Calendar
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Feb 19 to 27, 2028Add to Google Calendar
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Apr 15 to 23, 2028Add to Google Calendar
Official source: Washington and Lee University academic calendar (wlu.edu). Last checked against it: October 2026.
Schools sometimes revise their calendars. Double-check with Washington and Lee University before booking travel, and tell us if something looks off.
How Washington and Lee University's breaks compare
- Washington and Lee University gives students the whole week of Thanksgiving off (Nov 21 to 29), like 25% of US colleges on BreakShare.
- Winter break is 26 days, 5 days shorter than the typical US college (31 days). 23% of colleges have a shorter one. Compare winter breaks
- Spring break (Apr 17 to 25) falls in a week when 1% of colleges start spring break. See the spring break calendar
Off at the same time as nearby schools
- Virginia Military Institute under 1 mi
Both off Nov 21 to 29, Dec 18 to Jan 6 (29 days in common). - Sweet Briar College 25 mi
Both off Oct 10 to 11, Nov 21 to 29, Dec 13 to Jan 6 (36 days in common). - University of Lynchburg 30 mi
Both off Oct 8 to 11, Nov 21 to 29, Dec 13 to Jan 6, Feb 27 to 28 (40 days in common).
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Questions about Washington and Lee University's breaks
Does Washington and Lee University 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 Washington and Lee University's Thanksgiving break in 2026?
From Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Sunday, November 29, 2026 (9 days, including both weekends).
How long is Washington and Lee University's winter break 2026-27?
26 days, from Saturday, December 12, 2026 to Wednesday, January 6, 2027, counting every day off including weekends.
When is Washington and Lee University's spring break 2027?
From Saturday, April 17, 2027 to Sunday, April 25, 2027 (9 days, including both weekends).
When is Washington and Lee University's Thanksgiving break in 2027?
From Saturday, November 20, 2027 to Sunday, November 28, 2027 (9 days, including both weekends).
When is Washington and Lee University's spring break 2028?
From Saturday, April 15, 2028 to Sunday, April 23, 2028 (9 days, including both weekends), according to Washington and Lee University'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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