| Term | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Classes begin | August 24, 2026 |
| Labor Day --no classes | September 7, 2026 | |
| Mid-Fall Break --no classes | October 16, 2026 | |
| Fall Break Week--no classes | November 23-27, 2026 | |
| Final Exams Week | December 14-17, 2026 | |
| Spring 2027 | Classes begin | January 11, 2027 |
| Martin Luther King Day --no classes | January 18, 2027 | |
| Presidents Day --no classes | February 15, 2027 | |
| Spring Break --no classes | March 15-19, 2027 | |
| Final Exams Week | May 4-7, 2027 | |
| Spring Commencement | May 8, 2027 | |
| Summer 2027 | Maymester Classes begin | May 10, 2027 |
| Memorial Day -- no classes | May 31, 2027 | |
| Classes begin 1st 5 week and 10 week sessions | June 1, 2027 | |
| Juneteenth -- no classes | June 19, 2027 | |
| Independence Day (Observed)-- no classes | July 5, 2027 | |
| Classes begin 2nd 5 week session | July 6, 2027 | |
| End of Summer Semester | August 6, 2027 |
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).