Academic calendar
From semester dates to national holidays, here are the key dates to note in your diary during Windesheim's academic year.
Term dates 2026/2027
Windesheim's academic year is divided into two semesters. Each semester consists of two teaching blocks.
| Semester or block | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn semester | 1 September 2026 - 31 January 2027 |
| Spring semester | 1 February 2027 - 30 June 2027 |
| Teaching block 1 | 1 September 2026 - 8 November 2026 |
| Teaching block 2 | 9 November 2026 - 31 January 2027 |
| Teaching block 3 | 1 February 2027 - 11 April 2027 |
| Teaching block 4 | 12 April 2027 - 30 June 2027 |
Key dates 2026/2027
| Periods and (Public) Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Bruisdagen Zwolle | Mon 27 and/or Tue 28 August 2026 |
| Start September semester and period 1 | Mon 1 September 2026 |
| Bruis Festival Zwolle | Wed 3 September 2026 |
| Non-teaching days (Autumn break) | Sat 10 – Sun 18 October 2026 |
| Start period 2 | Mon 9 November 2026 |
| Non-teaching days (Christmas break) | Sat 19 – Thu 24 December 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Fri 25 December 2026 – Sun 3 January 2027 |
| Start February semester and period 3 | Mon 1 February 2027 |
| Non-teaching week (Spring break) | Sat 20 February – Sun 28 February 2027 |
| Good Friday | Fri 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday | Mon 29 March 2027 |
| Start period 4 | Mon 12 April 2027 |
| Non-teaching week (May holiday) | Sat 24 April – Sun 2 May 2027 |
| King’s Day | Tue 27 April 2027 |
| Liberation Day | Wed 5 May 2027 |
| Ascension Day | Thu 6 May 2027 |
| Non-teaching day after Ascension Day | Fri 7 May 2027 |
| Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday) | Mon 17 May 2027 |
| Non-teaching weeks (Summer holiday) | Sat 3 July – Sun 29 August 2027 |
| Start September semester and period 1 | Mon 30 August 2027 |
All dates are subject to change.
Resits during non-teaching periods
Resits may take place during breaks, except Christmas. Check your schedule closely to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Opening hours during holidays
Windesheim remains open during the official school holidays set by the government.
You can find these dates on the government website(opens in new tab). We are closed on national public holidays and during the period between Christmas and New Year. Please note that some buildings may have limited opening hours. If this affects you, your timetable will be adjusted accordingly.