Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar for the Year 2026/2027
General Framework
Return of Academic Staff
6th Sep 2026Faculty Leave
26th Jul 2026 – 5th Sep 2026Faculty Leave Duration
42 daysStart of Academic Year Classes
15th Sep 2026Fall Semester 2026/2027
9th Sep 2026 – 16th Jan 2027
Registration
9th Sep 2026 – 12th Sep 2026Start of Classes
15th Sep 2026Add/Drop
15th Sep 2026 – 28th Sep 2026Induction Day for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students
19th Sep 2026Withdrawal
29th Sep 2026 – 17th Dec 2026Midterm Exams
30th Oct 2026 – 5th Nov 2026National Day & Accession Day
16th Dec 2026 – 17th Dec 2026Last Day of Classes
24th Dec 2026Final Exams (Written & Jury)
25th Dec 2026 – 8th Jan 2027New Year's Day
1st Jan 2027Student Break
9th – 16th Jan 2027Grade Submission Deadlines
12th Jan 2027Grades Publish
13th Jan 2027Academic Advising Period for Spring 2026/2027
14th – 15th Jan 2027End of Semester
16th Jan 2027- Grade Appeal Period: 10 days from grade announcement through the system only.
- Hijri holiday dates are tentative and will be updated upon official announcement in Bahrain.
Last Updated: 28 Jul 2026