St. John’s Academic Calendar 2026-2027: Important Dates

The St. John’s Academic Calendar 2026-2027 provides important dates and deadlines for students, faculty, and staff, including semester start dates, registration periods, add/drop deadlines, examination schedules, university holidays, breaks, and commencement information.

St. John’s University follows a structured academic schedule with fall, spring, winter, and summer sessions. Students can use the St John’s Academic Calendar 2026-2027 to organize course registration, prepare for exams, plan vacations, and stay updated on important university events.

The official calendar includes details about upcoming semesters, including the St John’s University Spring Break 2027, academic deadlines, and important dates for the 2026-2027 academic year.

St. John’s Academic Calendar Fall 2026

1. The first day of classes for the Fall 2026 semester is Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
2. Labor Day is observed on Monday, September 7, 2026, and the university is closed with no classes scheduled.
3. The last day to add or change classes is Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
4. The last day to drop a class without a transcript notation is Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
5. The withdrawal period begins on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
6. St. John’s University Fall Mini Break 2026 takes place on Monday, October 12, 2026, and the university is closed with no classes scheduled. Monday classes meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
7. Mid-term grades are due on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
8. The application period for Pass/Fail courses opens on Monday, October 26, 2026.
9. The last day to withdraw from a class or apply for Pass/Fail is Monday, November 9, 2026.
10. Veterans Day is observed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and the university is closed with no classes scheduled.
11. St. John’s University Thanksgiving Break 2026 continues from Wednesday, November 25, 2026, through Saturday, November 28, 2026, and the university is closed with no classes scheduled.
12. The Snow/Study Day with no classes scheduled is on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
13. The Snow/Study Day with no classes scheduled is on Friday, December 11, 2026.
14. Saturday classes are held on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
15. The Final Examination and Assessment Week takes place from Monday, December 14, 2026, through Saturday, December 19, 2026.

St. John’s Academic Calendar Spring 2027

1. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed on Monday, January 18, 2027, and the university is closed with no classes scheduled.
2. The first day of classes for the Spring 2027 semester is Wednesday, January 20, 2027.
3. Presidents’ Day is observed on Monday, February 15, 2027, and the university is closed with no classes scheduled.
4. Monday classes meet on Wednesday, February 17, 2027.
5. St. John’s Spring Break 2027 takes place from Monday, February 22, 2027, through Saturday, February 27, 2027, and there are no classes scheduled.
6. St. John’s University Easter Recess takes place from Thursday, March 25, 2027, through Monday, March 29, 2027, and there are no classes scheduled.
7. The Snow/Study Day with no classes scheduled is on Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
8. The Snow/Study Day with no classes scheduled is on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
9. The Final Examination and Assessment Week takes place from Thursday, May 6, 2027, through Wednesday, May 12, 2027.
10. The Graduate Level Commencement Ceremony for St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies takes place on Friday, May 14, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. at Carnesecca Arena.
11. The Graduate Level Commencement Ceremony for The School of Education and The Peter J. Tobin College of Business takes place on Friday, May 14, 2027, at 4:00 p.m. at Carnesecca Arena.
12. The Undergraduate Level Commencement Ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 16, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. on the Great Lawn.

For more on the St. John’s Academic Calendar, visit the St. John’s University Calendar page.