UMass Law Academic Calendar & Schedules
Note: UMass Law's calendar is different from the main university calendar. Law students should follow this calendar.
Fall
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | Orientation Begins |
| Friday, August 22, 2025 | Orientation Ends |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | First Day of Classes |
| Monday, September 1, 2025 | No Classes |
| Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | Last Day to Add/Drop |
| Monday, October 13, 2025 | No Classes |
| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Wednesday Classes Followed |
| Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | No Classes, Mental Health Day |
| Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | No Classes |
| Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | Thanksgiving Recess Begins |
| Friday, November 28, 2025 | Thanksgiving Recess Ends |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | Last Day of Classes |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Reserved for a Make-Up Day |
| Thursday, December 4, 2025 | Reading Period Begins |
| Friday, December 5, 2025 | Reading Period Ends |
| Monday, December 8, 2025 | Exams Begin |
| Thursday, December 18, 2025 | Exams End |
| Friday, December 19, 2025 | Makeup Exams |
Spring
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 12, 2026 | First Day of Classes |
| Monday, January 19, 2026 | No Classes |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Last Day to Add/Drop |
| Monday, February 16, 2026 | No Classes |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Monday Classes Followed |
| Monday, March 9, 2026 | Spring Recess Begins |
| Friday, March 13, 2026 | Spring Recess Ends |
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Follow Monday January 26, 2026 make-up day |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | Follow Monday February 23, 2026 make-up day |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | No Classes |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | Monday Classes Followed |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | Last Day of Classes |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Reading Period Begins |
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | Reading Period Ends |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | Exams Begin |
| Friday, May 8, 2026 | Exams End |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | Makeup Exams |
| Friday, May 22, 2026 | Commencement |
Calendars & Schedules
Academic calendars, class schedules, and final exam schedules will be posted when available.