Academic Calendar 2026–27
The academic year at the University of New Haven – Riyadh follows the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's two-semester calendar established by the Ministry of Education. The university observes all official public holidays.
This calendar is indicative and subject to change. Islamic holiday dates are based on predicted lunar sighting and will be confirmed by the Saudi authorities. All dates are subject to final regulatory approval.
Weekly Class Schedule
Classes at NHU–Riyadh run Sunday to Thursday, in line with the Kingdom’s standard working week. Undergraduate and graduate classes are scheduled at different times of day, allowing graduate students to balance study with professional commitments.
Undergraduate classes
8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday to Thursday
Graduate classes
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday to Thursday
Semester One: Fall 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Term Start | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
| Classes Begin | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
| Saudi National Day (no classes) | Wednesday 23 September 2026 |
| Course Withdrawal deadline | Wednesday 22 October 2026 |
| Fall Break (no classes) | 25–29 October 2026 |
| Last Day of Classes (Wednesday Classes only) | Sunday 13 December (make up for Wednesday 23 September) |
| Reading Day (no classes) | Monday 14 December 2026 |
| Final Exams | 15–17 December 2026 |
| End Term | Thursday 17 December 2026 |
| Grades Due | Monday 21 December 2026 |
Accelerated Semester: Fall 2026
Accelerated Semester: Fall 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Term Start | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
| Mini Term 1 Classes Begin | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
| Mini Term 1 Course Withdrawal Deadline | Wednesday 16 September 2026 |
| Saudi National Day (no classes) | Wednesday 23 September 2026 |
| Mini Term 1 Classes End (Wednesday Classes Only) | Sunday 11 October 2026 (make up for Wednesday 23 September) |
| Fall Break (no classes) | Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October 2026 |
| Mini Term 2 Classes Begin | Sunday 1 November 2026 |
| Mini Term 2 Course Withdrawal Deadline | Wednesday 25 November 2026 |
| Mini Term 2 Classes End | Thursday 17 December 2026 |
| End Term | Thursday 17 December 2026 |
| Grades Due | Monday 21 December 2026 |
Semester Two: Spring 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Classes begin | Sunday 17 January 2027 |
| Ramadan begins | Monday 8 February 2027 (tentative) |
| Founding Day (holiday) | Monday 22 February 2027 |
| Eid al-Fitr break | 10–14 March 2027 (tentative) |
| Mid-semester break | 28 March – 1 April 2027 |
| Eid al-Adha break | 15–19 May 2027 (tentative) |
| Last day of classes | Thursday 27 May 2027 |
| Final examinations | 30 May – 10 June 2027 |
| Summer break begins | Thursday 11 June 2027 |
Key Public Holidays 2026–27
- Saudi National Day: 23 September 2026
- Founding Day: 22 February 2027
- Eid al-Fitr: 10 March 2027 (tentative)
- Eid al-Adha: 16 May 2027 (tentative)
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