Studying at UCT Prague means following a clear and well-structured academic year. Here you will find key semester dates, orientation periods, exam schedules, and official Czech public holidays.

Academic Year 2026/2027: 7 September 2026 – 30 June 2027 (preliminary, will be confirmed soon)

❄️ Winter Semester

  • Orientation Week: 7–11 Sept 2026
  • Enrollment Day: 7 Sept 2026
  • Teaching Period: 14 Sept – 18 Dec 2026
  • Exams: 4 Jan – 12 Feb 2027

☀️ Summer Semester

  • Orientation Week: 8–12 Feb 2027
  • Enrollment Day: 8 Feb 2027
  • Teaching Period: 15 Feb – 21 May 2027
  • Exams: 24 May – 2 July 2027 (please be aware of dormitory accommodation availability if you plan to have an exam in July.)

💡 IMPORTANT for exchange students : Plan your arrival carefully so that you can attend Enrollment Day and participate in Orientation Week. During this week, you will meet your coordinators, arrange access to SIS and your UCT e-mail, and finalize your study plan.


Public Holidays in the Czech Republic (2026/2027)

There are no lessons on public holidays, and most offices and shops remain closed. If a public holiday falls on a weekday, your schedule may shift slightly always check the Study Information System (SIS) for updates.

Date Holiday Day
Jan 1 Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State Wednesday
Apr 3 Good Friday Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Monday
May 1 Labour Day Thursday
May 8 Liberation Day Thursday
Jul 5 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Saturday
Jul 6 Jan Hus Day Sunday
Sep 28 Saint Wenceslas Day Sunday
Oct 28 Independent Czechoslovak State Day Tuesday
Nov 17 Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day Monday
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Wednesday
Dec 25 Christmas Day Thursday
Dec 26 St. Stephen’s Day Friday
 
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