| Term | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Classes begin | August 25, 2025 |
| Labor Day --no classes | September 1, 2025 | |
| Mid-Fall Break --no classes | October 17, 2025 | |
| Fall Break --no classes | November 24-28, 2025 | |
| Final Exams | December 15-18, 2025 | |
| Spring 2026 | Classes begin | January 12, 2026 |
| Martin Luther King Day --no classes | January 19, 2026 | |
| Presidents Day --no classes | February 16, 2026 | |
| Spring Break --no classes | March 16-20, 2026 | |
| Final Exams | May 5-8, 2026 | |
| Spring Commencement | May 9, 2026 | |
| Summer 2026 | Classes begin 1st 3 weeks (Mayterm) and full term | May 11, 2026 |
| Memorial Day -- no classes | May 25, 2026 | |
| Classes begin 1st 5 week and 10 week sessions | June 1, 2026 | |
| Juneteenth -- no classes | June 19, 2026 | |
| Independence Day -- no classes | July 4, 2026 | |
| Classes begin 2nd 5 week session | July 6, 2025 | |
| End of Summer Semester | August 7, 2026 |
See the University web page for additional information, updates, and future calendars. All calendars are subject to change (http://www.western.edu/academics/academic-calendar).