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Dal Important Dates 2026-2027: Dalhousie Academic Calendar Dates

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The Dalhousie Academic Calendar 2026-2027 is your one‑stop source for Dal important dates from Dalhousie term dates and Dalhousie semester dates to enrolment windows, tuition payment deadlines, course add/drop cut‑offs, and final exam schedules.

By keeping this Dal calendar at your fingertips, you’ll never miss a census date, withdrawal deadline, or holiday recess across all terms.

Key Dalhousie important dates include:

  • Summer Term.
  • Fall Term
  • Winter Term

Dalhousie University operates on a three‑term course calendar for Summer, Fall, and Winter terms, each packed with vital Dal important dates like Week 4 census cut‑offs, mid‑term breaks (e.g., Winter Study Break, Mid‑Semester Break), and final exam periods.

Bookmark the Dalhousie Important Dates 2026‑2027 to plan your academic year down to the last deadline and focus on thriving at Dalhousie.

Dal Important Dates for Fall 2026

The following are the Dal term dates for Fall 2026 from the Dal Important Dates Schedule for 2026–2027.

  1. Fall and Winter registration for the 2026/2027 academic year opens for most first-year students on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
  2. The last day to apply to graduate in the Fall is Thursday, July 2, 2026.
  3. The Fall term DSU Health insurance enrollment period opens on Monday, August 17, 2026.
  4. Residence move-in in Halifax takes place from Thursday, September 3, 2026, to Saturday, September 5, 2026.
  5. Residence move-in in Truro takes place on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
  6. Labour Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, when the university is closed.
  7. Classes for the Fall Term begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
  8. The last day to change and add classes for registered students, the last day to apply for honours programs, and the last day to change from Dalhousie to King’s and vice versa is Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
  9. National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is observed on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, when the university is closed, and the Fall term DSU Health insurance enrollment period closes.
  10. Truro Open House takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
  11. The last day to drop without a “W” and the last day to change from Audit to Credit and vice versa is Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  12. Thanksgiving Day is observed on Monday, October 12, 2026, when the university is closed.
  13. Fall 2026 Convocations are held from Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
  14. Halifax Open House takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
  15. The last day to drop with a “W” is Thursday, November 5, 2026.
  16. Remembrance Day is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, when the university is closed.
  17. Fall Break, excluding students in Co-op, Clinicals, or Internships, occurs from Monday, November 9, 2026, to Friday, November 13, 2026.
  18. The last day to apply to graduate in Spring 2027 Convocations is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
  19. Virtual Open House takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
  20. A lieu day to accommodate Thanksgiving Day is observed on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
  21. A lieu day to accommodate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed on Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
  22. The break before exams is on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
  23. Examinations begin on Friday, December 11, 2026.
  24. The Winter term DSU Health insurance enrollment period opens for winter start students on Monday, December 14, 2026.
  25. Examinations end on Sunday, December 20, 2026.

Dal Important Dates for Winter 2027

The following are the Dal term dates for Winter 2027 from the Dal Important Dates Schedule for 2026–2027.

  1. New Year’s Day is observed on Friday, January 1, 2027, when the university is closed.
  2. The university re-opens and grades for all Fall Term courses with formal exams are due on Monday, January 4, 2027.
  3. Classes for the Winter Term begin on Monday, January 11, 2027.
  4. The last day to change and add classes for registered students of the Winter Term is Monday, January 25, 2027.
  5. The Winter term DSU Health Insurance enrollment period closes on Sunday, January 31, 2027.
  6. Munro Day is observed on Friday, February 5, 2027, when the university is closed.
  7. The last day to drop without a “W” grade and the last day to change from Audit to Credit and vice versa is Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
  8. Nova Scotia Heritage Day is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027, when the university is closed.
  9. Winter Break, excluding students in Co-op, Clinicals, or Internships, occurs from Monday, February 15, 2027, to Friday, February 19, 2027.
  10. The last day to drop with a “W” grade is Tuesday, March 16, 2027.
  11. Good Friday is observed on Friday, March 26, 2027, when the university is closed.
  12. Lieu days to accommodate Munro Day and Good Friday occur from Monday, April 12, 2027, to Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
  13. Classes for the Winter and Multi Term end on Tuesday, April 13, 2027.
  14. The break before exams is on Wednesday, April 14, 2027.
  15. Examinations begin on Thursday, April 15, 2027.
  16. The Summer term DSU Health Insurance enrollment period opens for summer start students on Monday, April 19, 2027.
  17. Examinations end in Truro on a date to be confirmed.
  18. Examinations end in Halifax on Thursday, April 29, 2027.
  19. Residences in Truro close at noon on a date to be confirmed.
  20. Residences in Halifax close at noon on Friday, April 30, 2027.
  21. Classes for the Summer Term begin on Thursday, May 6, 2027, which is also when grades for courses with formal exams are due.
  22. Victoria Day is observed on Monday, May 24, 2027, when the university is closed.
  23. The Summer term DSU Health Insurance enrollment period closes on Friday, May 31, 2027.
  24. Spring 2027 Convocations, subject to change, take place from Friday, May 31, 2027, to Friday, June 11, 2027.
  25. Spring Break for Full-Term Courses, excluding students in Co-op, Clinicals, or Internships, occurs from Monday, June 28, 2027, to Friday, July 2, 2027.

Dal Important Dates for Summer 2026

The following are the Dal term dates for Summer 2026 from the Dal Important Dates Schedule for 2026.

  1. The Summer term health insurance enrollment period will open on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  2. Classes for the Summer term will begin on Monday, May 11, 2026.
  3. The admission deposit for the 2026–2027 academic year and the deadline to accept entrance award offers are both due on Friday, May 15, 2026.
  4. Victoria Day will be observed on Monday, May 18, 2026, and the University will be closed.
  5. The Summer term health insurance enrollment period will close on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
  6. Spring Convocations will take place from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Friday, June 12, 2026.
  7. Dal Spring Break 2026 for full-term courses will be held from Monday, June 29, 2026, to Friday, July 3, 2026, excluding Co-op, Clinicals, and Internships.
  8. Canada Day will be observed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and the University will be closed.
  9. The deadline to apply for Fall graduation is Thursday, July 2, 2026.
  10. Classes for the Summer term will end on Tuesday, August 6, 2026; Wednesday classes will be held on this day.
  11. There will be a break before exams on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
  12. The Summer term examination period will begin on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
  13. The Summer term examination period will end on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

For more on the Dal Important Dates 2026-2027 and download the PDF, visit the Dalhousie University Calendar website.

eriq elikplim
eriq elikplimhttps://acadcalendar.com
Eric Elikplim is the lead editor of AcadCalendar.com. Eriq draws on 10 years of experience in edtech and project management. He has collaborated directly with multiple universities, establishing processes to cross-check term dates, registration deadlines, and exam schedules. Beyond calendar data, Eriq contributes thought leadership on academic productivity: he has authored articles on semester planning, and consulted with student organizations to refine reminder features and user experience.

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