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.

2025-2026 academic calendar

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

Teaching calendar	Dates
Introduction days and resits	25-08-2025 / 29-08-2025
Teaching period 1	01-09-2025 / 07-11-2025
First-year diploma ceremonies	29-09-2025 / 06-10-2025
Teaching period 2	10-11-2025 / 30-01-2026
Teaching period 3	02-02-2026 / 17-04-2026
First-year diploma ceremonies	16-03-2026 / 20-03-2026
Teaching period 4	20-04-2026 / 03-07-2026
Graduation ceremonies	29-06-2026 / 10-07-2026

Vacation & holidays

Buildings closed	Dates
Every week	Saturdays and Sundays
Introduction day closed from 5:00 p.m.	25-08-2025
Christmas holiday	25-12-2025 / 01-01-2026
Christmas holiday closed from 6:00 p.m.	22-12-2025 , 23-12-2025 , 02-01-2026
Christmas holiday closed from 4:00 p.m.	24-12-2025
Carnival	16-02-2026 / 17-02-2026
Carnival holiday closed from 6:00 p.m.	16-02-2026 / 20-02-2026
Good Friday	03-04-2026
Easter Monday	06-04-2026
University Day closed from 6:00 p.m.	17-04-2026
King's Day	27-04-2026
Liberation Day	05-05-2026
Ascension	14-05-2026 / 15-05-2026
Whit Monday	25-05-2026
Summer holiday closed from 6:00 p.m. limited opening hours	13-07-2026 / 21-08-2026