Important dates in the winter semester 2025/26
| When? | What? |
|---|---|
| 1 October 2025 | Start of winter semester 2025/26 |
| 1 and 2 October 2025 | Welcome Days |
| 3 October 2025 | Public holiday (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) |
| 6 October 2025 | Start of lectures and classes |
| 24 December 2025 – 6 January 2026 | Lecture-free period for all degree programmes |
| 26 January 2026* | Examination period |
| from 23 January 2026 | Lecture-free period for all degree programmes |
| 14 March 2026 | End of winter semester 2025/26 |
| 15 March 2026 | Begin of summer semester 2026 |
| 16 March 2026 | Start of lectures and classes |
* Please note the announcements of the Examination Office regarding the binding determination of the examination period and the registration deadlines.
Important dates in the summer semester 2026
| When? | What? |
|---|---|
| 15 March 2026 | Start of summer semester 2026 |
| 16 March 2026 | Start of lectures and classes |
| 2 April 2026 – 7 April 2026 | Lecture-free period for all degree programmes (Easter) |
| 22 May 2026 – 26 May 2026 | Lecture-free period for all degree programmes (Whitsun) |
| 13 July 2026 – 31 July 2026* | Examination period* |
| 24 July 2026 | Academic graduation and Summer Party |
| 31 July 2026 – 30 September 2026 | Lecture-free period for all degree programmes |
| 30 September 2026 | End of summer semester 2026 |
* Please note the announcements of the Examination Office regarding the binding determination of the examination period and the registration deadlines.