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 2025 - 31 January 2026 |
| Spring semester | 1 February 2025 - 29 June 2025 |
| Teaching block 1 | 1 September 2025 - 31 October 2025 |
| Teaching block 2 | 1 November 2025 - 31 January 2026 |
| Teaching block 3 | 3 February 2025 - 13 April 2025 |
| Teaching block 4 | 14 April 2025 - 29 June 2025 |
Key dates
| Autumn break | Sat. 19 October - Sun. 26 October 2025 |
| Christmas break | Sat. 21 December 2025 - Sun. 4 January 2026 |
| Spring break | Sat. 15 February - Sun. 23 February 2025 |
| Good Friday (no classes) | Fri. 18 April 2025 |
| Easter Monday (no classes) | Mon. 21 April 2025 |
| King's Day (no classes) | Sat. 26 April 2025 |
| May break | Sat. 26 April - Sun. 4 May 2025 |
| Liberation Day (no classes) | Sun. 5 May 2025 |
| Ascension Day (no classes) | Thurs. 29 & Fri. 30 May 2025 |
| Whit Monday | Mon. 8 June 2025 |
| Summer break | Sat. 12 July - Sun. 31 August 2025 |
| Bruisweek Zwolle | 25-27 August 2025 |
- Subject to typing errors.
Your programme may offer resits during breaks (Christmas being an exception). Take a good look at your schedule to see when your resit is scheduled, in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
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(opens in new tab). 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.