Academic Calendar
From semester dates to national holidays, here are the key dates to note in your diary during Windesheim's academic year.
Semester dates
Windesheim's academic year is divided into two semesters. Each semester consists of two teaching blocks.
| Semester or block | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn semester | 1 September 2021 - 31 January 2022 |
| Spring semester | 1 February 2021 - 26 June 2021 |
| Teaching block 1 | 1 September 2021 - 14 November 2021 |
| Teaching block 2 | 15 November 2021 - 31 January 2022 |
| Teaching block 3 | 1 February 2021 - 11 April 2021 |
| Teaching block 4 | 12 April 2021 - 26 June 2021 |
Key dates
| Period | 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction Bachelor's students | 30 August - 1 September | |
| Autumn break | 17 – 24 October 2021 | |
| Christmas break | 24 December 2021 – 9 January 2022 | |
| Introduction exchange students | 1 February 2021 | 30 August 2021 |
| Spring break | 20 February - 28 February 2021 | To be announced |
| Good Friday (no classes) | 2 April 2021 | 15 April 2022 |
| Easter Monday (no classes) | 5 April 2021 | 18 April 2022 |
| King's Day (no classes) | 27 April 2021 | 27 April 2022 |
| May break | 1 May 2021 – 9 May 2021 | To be announced |
| Liberation Day (no classes) | 5 May 2021 | 5 May 2022 |
| Ascension Day (no classes) | 13 May 2021 | 26 May 2022 |
| Pentecost (no classes) | 23 and 25 May 2021 | 4 and 5 June 2022 |
| Summer break | 11 July – 22 August 2021 | To be announced |
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Opening hours during holidays
Windesheim is open during the holidays as determined by the government. These dates can be found on the website of the government. We are closed on national holidays and between Christmas and New Year. Some buildings may have limited opening hours. Your timetable will be adjusted in that case.