[Revised] UWC Academic Calendar – 2026 Term Dates
The authority of the University of the Western Cape, UWC, has released its academic calendar, also known as almanack, for 2026 academic sessions, Freshers and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about University of the Western Cape, UWC resumption date for new and returning students 2026, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
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The academic calendar hints about University of the Western Cape, UWC resumption date for new and returning students 2026, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
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UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR 2026 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
| Period | Dates | Duration / Details | Key Notes & Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 | Total: 120 teaching days | ||
| Term 1 | 9 February – 27 March | 35 teaching days | Excludes weekends; 0 public holidays. |
| S1 Break | 28 March – 6 April | 10 days (includes weekends) | Includes 2 public holidays. Aligned with school holidays (30 Mar – 7 Apr). |
| Term 2 | 7 April – 13 May | 25 teaching days | Excludes weekends; includes 2 public holidays. |
| S1 Study Break | 14–18 May | 5 days (includes weekend) | |
| Mid-year Final Assessments | 19 May – 3 June | 12 days (excludes weekends) | |
| Mark capture & supplementary notices | Following week | 1 week | After Final Assessments. |
| Mid-year Supplementary Assessments | 17–26 June | 8 days (excludes weekends) | Excludes 1 public holiday (Youth Day, 16 June). |
| Mark capture & upload | Following week | 1 week | After Supplementary Assessments. |
| Mid-year Vacation | 4 July – 19 July | 16 days (includes weekends) | 0 public holidays. Aligned with school holidays (29 Jun – 20 Jul). |
| Second Semester Registration & Module Amendments | 13–16 July | 4 days | |
| Senate Discretionary Assessments | 22–24 July | 3 days | Can be extended if needed. |
| SEMESTER 2 | |||
| Term 3 | 20 July – 28 August | 29 teaching days | Excludes weekends; 1 public holiday (National Women’s Day, 9 Aug). |
| S2 Break | 29 August – 6 September | 9 days (includes weekends) | Not aligned with school holidays. |
| Term 4 | 7 September – 20 October | 31 teaching days | Excludes weekends; 1 public holiday (Heritage Day, 24 Sept). |
| S2 Study Break | 21–26 October | 6 days (includes weekend) | |
| Year-End Assessments | 27 October – 11 November | 12 days (excludes weekends) | |
| Mark capture & supplementary notices | Following week | 1 week | After Year-End Assessments. |
| Year-End Supplementary Assessments | 23 November – 2 December | 8 days (excludes weekends) | |
| Mark capture & upload | Following week | 1 week | After Year-End Supplementary Assessments. |
| Promotions | 3–15 December | Period for finalizing student promotions. | |
| Publication of Results | 18 December | Final results released. | |
| Senate Discretionary Assessments (2027) | January 2027 | 3 days | For 2026 academic year completion. |
| 2027 Academic Year Start | 1 February 2027 | (TBC) | Start of the 2027 academic year. |
2026 School Holiday Alignment
- 30 March – 7 April (aligned with S1 Break)
- 29 June – 20 July (aligned with Mid-year Vacation)
- 5–12 October (not aligned with UWC S2 Break)
Important Notes
- The calendar accounts for 120 teaching days.
- S1 study break and winter vacation are aligned with school holidays; S2 study break is not aligned.
- The calendar accounts for late publication of Grade 12 results.
- Public holidays are integrated into breaks and term dates.
- Key administrative periods (mark capture, registration, promotions) are built into the schedule.
