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
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 - 1 February 2026 |
| Spring semester | 2 February 2026 - 28 June 2026 |
| Teaching block 1 | 1 September 2025 - 2 November 2025 |
| Teaching block 2 | 3 November 2025 - 1 February 2026 |
| Teaching block 3 | 2 February 2025 - 12 April 2026 |
| Teaching block 4 | 13 April 2026 - 28 June 2026 |
Key dates
| Periods and (Public) Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Bruisdagen Zwolle | Mon 25 and/or Tue 26 August 2025 |
| Start September semester and period 1 | Mon 1 September 2025 |
| Bruis Festival Zwolle | Wed 3 September 2025 |
| Non-teaching days (Autumn break) | Sat 18 – Sun 26 October 2025 |
| Start period 2 | Mon 10 November 2025 |
| Non-teaching days (Christmas break) | Sat 20 – Wed 24 December 2025 |
| Christmas holiday | Thu 25 December 2025 – Sun 4 January 2026 |
| Start February semester and period 3 | Mon 2 February 2026 |
| Non-teaching week (Spring break) | Sat 21 February – Sun 1 March 2026 |
| Good Friday | Fri 3 April 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Mon 6 April 2026 |
| Start period 4 | Mon 13 April 2026 |
| Non-teaching week (May holiday) | Sat 25 April – Sun 3 May 2026 |
| King’s Day | Mon 27 April 2026 |
| Liberation Day | Tue 5 May 2026 |
| Ascension Day | Thu 14 May 2026 |
| Non-teaching day after Ascension Day | Fri 15 May 2026 |
| Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday) | Mon 25 May 2026 |
| Non-teaching weeks (Summer holiday) | Sat 4 July – Sun 30 August 2026 |
| Start September semester and period 1 | Mon 31 August 2026 |
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.