NUS Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The NUS Academic Calendar 2026–2027 is your one-stop reference for all NUS important dates, from semester start and end dates and course registration windows to census deadlines, reading weeks, and exam periods.

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The National University of Singapore features two main semesters and a Special Term:

• Semester 1 runs from early August through early December, complete with Orientation Week, a mid-semester Reading Week, and final exams.
• Semester 2 kicks off in January, includes a winter Reading Week, and concludes in May, followed by the Special Term (Part A and Part B) for accelerated or make-up courses.

Bookmark the NUS Academic Calendar for the NUS AY 26/27 to stay ahead of key events like course add/drop deadlines, tuition payment due dates, public holiday closures, and the last day to withdraw without penalty, making your academic planning smoother and stress-free.

NUS Academic Calendar Semester 2 2027

The following are the important dates and deadlines for Semester 2 of 2027, as outlined in the NUS Academic Calendar 2026–2027.

1. The instructional period for Mini Semester 2A and the regular first half of the semester runs from Monday, January 11, 2027, to Friday, February 19, 2027.
2. The “W” grade takes effect for Mini Semester 2A from Monday, January 25, 2027, to Sunday, February 28, 2027.
3. The online student feedback exercise for Mini Semester 2A occurs from Friday, February 12, 2027, to Friday, February 26, 2027.
4. The recess and reading week for the regular semester takes place from Saturday, February 20, 2027, to Sunday, February 28, 2027.
5. The “F” grade takes effect for Mini Semester 2A starting Monday, March 1, 2027.
6. The regular examination period for Week 7 runs from Monday, March 1, 2027, to Saturday, March 6, 2027.
7. The continued instructional period for the regular semester and Mini Semester 2B runs from Monday, March 8, 2027, to Friday, April 16, 2027.
8. The “W” grade takes effect for Mini Semester 2B from Monday, March 22, 2027, to Sunday, March 28, 2027.
9. The “F” grade takes effect for Mini Semester 2B starting Monday, March 29, 2027.
10. The online student feedback exercise for Mini Semester 2B occurs from Friday, March 26, 2027, to Friday, April 23, 2027.
11. The reading week for the regular semester takes place from Saturday, April 17, 2027, to Friday, April 23, 2027.
12. The main examination period runs from Saturday, April 24, 2027, to Saturday, May 8, 2027.
13. Labour Day falls on Saturday, May 1, 2027.
14. The semester vacation begins on Sunday, May 9, 2027, and continues through Sunday, August 1, 2027.

NUS Academic Calendar Special Term 2026

The following are the important dates and deadlines for the Special Term of 2026, as outlined in the NUS Academic Calendar 2025–2026.

1. Special Term (Part 1) begins on Monday, May 11, 2026, and ends on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
2. The “W” grade period for Special Term (Part 1) is from Monday, May 25, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026.
3. The “F” grade period for Special Term (Part 1) begins on Monday, June 1, 2026.
4. The Online Student Feedback Exercise for Special Term (Part 1) is from Monday, June 12, 2026, to Sunday, June 18, 2026.
5. Special Term (Part 2) begins on Monday, June 22, 2026, and ends on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
6. The “W” grade period for Special Term (Part 2) is from Monday, July 6, 2026, to Sunday, July 12, 2026.
7. The “F” grade period for Special Term (Part 2) begins on Monday, July 13, 2026.
8. The Online Student Feedback Exercise for Special Term (Part 2) is from Monday, July 24, 2026, to Sunday, July 30, 2026.
9. Commencement ceremonies will be held on a date to be announced, with updates available on the NUS Commencement website.

For more on the NUS Academic Calendar 2026-2027, visit the National University of Singapore Calendar website.