2025/26 Academic year
2025
Monday, September 1
- Labour Day, University closed
Tuesday, September 2
- Residence Office open
- TRURO CAMPUS: Dining hall open for regular hours
Tuesday, September 23
- Classes begin, Fall Term.
Tuesday, September 30
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, University closed
Tuesday, October 7
- Residence fees due for fall termÂ
For a complete list of important dates and deadlines related to your finances and academics, please consult the university's official Important Dates calendar.
Monday, October 13
- Thanksgiving Day, University closed
Friday, October 17
- Â - Agricultural Campus, no afternoon classes
- December exam schedule posted
Saturday, October 18
- Agricultural Campus Open House, Truro
Saturday, November 1
- Halifax Open House
Tuesday, November 11
- Remembrance Day, University closed
Monday, November 10 - Friday, November 14
- Fall Break (except students in Co-op, Clinicals, or Internships. Instruction will continue in some accredited and professional programs)
Thursday, November 20
- Deadline for requesting holiday stay from Residence Office
Wednesday, December 10
- Last day of classes for courses that started September 23. (Monday classes will be held for )
December 11-21
- Exam period
Saturday, December 20
- Truro campus residences close at noon for the holidays
Monday, December 22
- Halifax campus residences close at noon for the holidays
Wednesday, December 24
- University closes at noon for holiday break
2026
Thursday, January 1
- New Year's Day, University closed
Sunday, January 4
- Residences open - traditional and non-traditional
Wednesday, January 7
- Classes begin, Winter Term
Thursday, January 22
- Residence fees due
None
Friday, April 3
- Good Friday, University closed.
Thursday, April 9
- Classes end
April 11-27
- Exam period
Saturday, April 18
- Residences close at noon (Truro Campus)
Monday, April 28
- Residences close at noon (Halifax Campus)
Wednesday, April 30
- Move-in date for those moving in to Summer Residence from off campus (both campuses)
Friday, May 1
- Deadline for applications from direct from high school students to be included in the new student guaranteeÂ
Tuesday, May 5
- Move-in date for those moving into Summer Residence from academic residence
Monday, May 11
- Classes begin, Summer term
Monday, May 18
- Victoria Day, University closed
None
Wednesday, July 1
- Canada Day, University closed
Monday, August 3
- Halifax/Dartmouth Natal Day, University closed
Thursday, August 13
- Summer exam period begins
Friday, August 14
- Final night of available accommodations in Summer Residence for students not returning to residence for the academic year (Halifax)
Saturday, August 15
- Final night of available accommodations in Summer Residence for students not returning to residence for the academic year (Truro)
TBD
- Truro campus:Â RA Move in (by invite only)
Saturday, August 22
- Summer exam period ends
Sunday, August 23
- Last day for DalCard Online Photo Submission to guarantee cards are ready for pickup in residence.Â
Monday, August 24
- Residence students move from Summer Residence to their academic residence room (date subject to change)
TBD
- Halifax Campus: Early move-in available for international students. By request only.
TBD
- Truro Campus: Early move-in available for international students. By request only.
Friday, August 28
- International student move-in (by request)
September 3 - 5
- Residence move-in (Halifax Campuses)
Saturday, September 5
- Residence move-in (Truro Campus)
- DalCard Office open limited hours (Halifax Campus)
Monday, September 7
- Labour Day (University closed but residences remain open for students moving in)
- Dal Bookstore open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8
- Residence Office open
- Truro Campus: Dining hall open for regular hours 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
TBD
- Fall term classes begin
TBD
- Residence fees due for fall term
Wednesday, September 30
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (University closed)