Academic calendar

The academic calendar gives you a clear overview of the Avans educational calendar, all holidays and public holidays. And the times when our buildings are closed.

Please note that this is a general calendar. Your personal timetable, which you will receive from your study department, may differ. Keep in mind that there is no autumn holiday break.

Teaching calendar 2026-2027

Teaching calendar	Dates
Introduction days and resits	24-08-2026 / 28-08-2026
Teaching period 1	31-08-2026 / 06-11-2026
Teaching period 2	09-11-2026 / 29-01-2027
Teaching period 3	01-02-2027 / 16-04-2027
Teaching period 4	19-04-2027 / 02-07-2027

Vacation & holidays

Buildings closed	Dates
Every week	Saturdays and Sundays
Introduction day closed from 6:30 p.m.	24 August 2026
Christmas holiday	21-12-2026 / 01-01-2027
Christmas holiday closed from 6:30 p.m.	21-12-2026 / 23-12-2026
Christmas holiday closed from 4:00 p.m.	24 December 2026
Carnival holiday	08-02-2027 / 12-02-2027
Carnival holiday closed from 6:30 p.m.	10-02-2027 / 12-02-2027
Good Friday	26 March 2027
Easter Monday	29 March 2027
University Day closed from 6:30 p.m.	15 April 2027
Spring holiday	26 April 27 April (King's Day) 4 May (Remembrance Day) 5 May (Liberation Day) 6 May (Ascension)
Whit Monday	17 May 2027
Summer holiday closed from 6:30 p.m. limited opening hours	12-07-2027 / 20-08-2027