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Academic Calendar Summaries, present to 2029
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Academic Calendars from 2000 onward
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View the current year's final examination schedules and guidelines
Academic Calendar Summary
2025-26
| AUTUMN 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 | SUMMER 2026 Full Term | SUMMER 2026 A-Term | SUMMER 2026 B-Term | |
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| Instruction Begins WAC 478-132-030 | Sep 24, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Last Day of Instruction | Dec 5, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Final Examination Week | Dec 6-12, 2025 | Mar 14-20, 2026 | Jun 6-12, 2026 | Typically the last day of class | Typically the last day of class | Typically the last day of class |
| Grades available on MyUW | Dec 17, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| Quarter Breaks | Winter Break Dec 13, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 | Spring Break Mar 21-29, 2026 | Summer Break Jun 13-21, 2026 | Autumn Break Aug 22 - Sep 29, 2026 | ||
| Commencement | --- | --- | Jun 12, 2026 | --- | --- | --- |
Future
2026-27
2026-27
| AUTUMN 2026 | WINTER 2027 | SPRING 2027 |
SUMMER 2027 Full Term |
SUMMER 2027 A-Term |
SUMMER 2027 B-Term |
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| Instruction Begins WAC 478-132-030 | Sep 30, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | Jun 21, 2027 | Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 22, 2027 |
| Last Day of Instruction | Dec 11, 2026 | Mar 12, 2027 | Jun 4, 2027 | Aug 20, 2027 | Jul 21, 2027 | Aug 20, 2027 |
| Final Examination Week | Dec 12–18, 2026 | Mar 13–19, 2027 | Jun 5–11, 2027 | Typically the last day of class | ||
| Grades available on MyUW | Dec 23, 2026 | Mar 24, 2027 | Jun 16, 2027 | Aug 25, 2027 | ||
| Quarter Breaks |
Winter Break Dec 19, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 |
Spring Break Mar 20–28, 2027 |
Summer Break Jun 12–20, 2027 |
Autumn Break Aug 21–Sep 28, 2027 |
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| Commencement | --- | --- | Jun 11, 2027 | --- | --- | --- |
University Holidays
2025-26
Classes are not in session on the following holidays. All offices and most University buildings are also closed.
| EARLY FALL START 2025 | AUTUMN 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 |
SUMMER 2026 Full Term |
SUMMER 2026 A-Term |
SUMMER 2026 B-Term |
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Labor Day Sept 1, 2025 |
Veterans Day Nov 11, 2025 |
New Year’s Day Jan 1, 2026 |
Memorial Day May 25, 2026 |
Juneteenth Jun 19, 2026 |
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Thanksgiving Native American Heritage Day |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 19, 2026 |
Independence Day (observed) Jul 3, 2026 |
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| Christmas Day Dec 25, 2025 |
Presidents' Day Feb 16, 2026 |
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Future
2026-27 University Holidays
2026-27
Classes are not in session on the following holidays. All offices and most University buildings are also closed.
| EARLY FALL START 2026 | AUTUMN 2026 | WINTER 2027 | SPRING 2027 |
SUMMER 2027 Full Term |
SUMMER 2027 A-Term |
SUMMER 2027 B-Term |
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Labor Day Sep 7, 2026 |
Veterans Day Nov 11, 2026 |
New Year’s Day Jan 1, 2027 |
Memorial Day May 31, 2027 |
Juneteenth Jun 18, 2027 (Observed) |
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Thanksgiving Native American Heritage Day |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 18, 2027 |
Independence Day Jul 5, 2027 (Observed) |
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| Christmas Day Dec 25, 2026 |
Presidents' Day Feb 15, 2027 |
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Registration Deadlines
2025-26
| AUTUMN 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 |
Full term |
A-term |
B-term |
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| Registration Period 1 | May 8 - June 22, 2025 | Oct 30 - Nov 16, 2025 | Feb 12 - Mar 1, 2026 | Apr 16 - May 20, 2026 | ||
| Registration Period 2 | Jun 23 - Sep 23, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 | Mar 2 - 29, 2026 | May 21 - June 21, 2026 | ||
| Late Registration Fee begins ($25) -- Late registration fee begins for students who have not yet registered | Sep 24, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | |
| Registration Period 3 | Sep 24 - 30, 2025 | Jan 5 - 11, 2026 | Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2026 | Jun 22-28, 2026 | Jun 22 - Jul 29, 2026 | |
| Registration for Tuition Exemption Program -- UW Faculty/Staff | Sep 26, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | ||
| Registration for UW ACCESS Program | Sep 26 - Oct 9, 2025 | Jan 7 - 22, 2026 | Apr 1 - 16, 2026 | Jun 24 - Jul 10, 2026 | ||
| Registration for Tuition Exemption Program --Washington State Employees | Sep 27, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | ||
| Last day to apply to graduate this quarter (undergraduate students only) | Oct 10, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | ||
| Late Registration Fee begins ($75) -- Late registration fee increases for students who have not yet registered | Oct 8, 2025 | Jan 19, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | |
Future
2026-27 Registration Deadlines
2026-27
| AUTUMN 2026 | WINTER 2027 | SPRING 2027 |
Full term |
A-term |
B-term |
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| Registration Period 1 | May 7–Jun 21, 2026 | Nov 5–22, 2026 | Feb 11–28, 2027 | Apr 15–May 19, 2027 | ||
| Registration Period 2 | Jun 22–Sep 29, 2026 | Nov 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | Mar 1-28, 2027 | May 20–Jun 20, 2027 | ||
| Late Registration Fee begins ($25) -- Late registration fee begins for students who have not yet registered | Sep 30, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | Mar 29, 2027 | Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 22, 2027 | |
| Registration Period 3 | Sep 30-Oct 6, 2026 | Jan 4–10, 2027 | Mar 29-Apr 4, 2027 | Jun 21–27, 2027 | Jun 21–Jul 28, 2027 | |
| Registration for Tuition Exemption Program -- UW Faculty/Staff | Oct 2, 2026 | Jan 6, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 | Jun 23, 2027 | ||
| Registration for UW ACCESS Program | Oct 2–Oct 15, 2026 | Jan 6–21, 2027 | Mar 31–Apr 15, 2027 | Jun 23–Jul 8, 2027 | ||
| Registration for Tuition Exemption Program --Washington State Employees | Oct 3, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | Apr 1, 2027 | Jun 24, 2027 | ||
| Last day to apply to graduate this quarter (undergraduate students only) | Oct 16, 2025 | Jan 22, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | Jul 9, 2027 | ||
| Late Registration Fee begins ($75) -- Late registration fee increases for students who have not yet registered | Oct 14, 2026 | Jan 18, 2027 (Holiday) | Apr 12, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 (Observed Holiday) | Aug 5, 2027 | |
Adding/Dropping Courses or Complete Withdrawal
2025-26
| AUTUMN 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 |
SUMMER 2026 Full-term |
SUMMER 2026 A-term |
SUMMER 2026 B-term |
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| Last day to make changes in registration via Register.UW without being assessed a $20 fee and possible tuition forfeiture | Sep 30, 2025 | Jan 11, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 | Jun 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 | |
| Last day to withdraw without owing tuition or fees | Sep 30, 2025 | Jan 11, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 | Jun 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 | |
| Unrestricted drop period -- $20 fee and tuition forfeiture period begins. Courses dropped will not be reflected on the transcript. | Oct 1-7, 2025 | Jan 12-18, 2026 | Apr 6-12, 2026 | Jun 29 - Jul 5, 2026 | --- | --- |
| Late Add Period begins -- course enrollment request/entry code from academic departments required to add courses. $20 change of registration fee applies* | Oct 1, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 |
Jun 29, 2026 *$20 fee applies after first week of B-Term |
| Last day to change to or from audit grade option. A $20 Fee may be charged | Oct 7, 2025 | Jan 18, 2026 | Apr 12, 2026 | Jul 5, 2026 | Jun 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Late Course Drop Period -- Use of Current Quarter Drop required and a $20 fee is assessed | Oct 8 - Dec 5, 2025 | Jan 19 - Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 13 - Jun 5, 2026 | Jul 6 - Aug 14, 2026 | Jun 29 - Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 30 - Aug 14, 2026 |
| Last day to add a course through Register.UW | Oct 14, 2025 | Jan 25, 2026 | Apr 19, 2026 | Jul 12, 2026 | Jun 28, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Last day to change to or from S/NS grade option ($20 Fee) | Dec 12, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Last day to change variable credits | Dec 5, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Last day for graduate students to pay on-leave status fee | Dec 5, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | --- | --- | --- |
| Last day to withdraw (dropping all classes) | Dec 5, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
Future
2026-27 Adding/Dropping Courses or Complete Withdrawal
2026-27
| AUTUMN 2026 | WINTER 2027 | SPRING 2027 |
SUMMER 2027 Full-term |
SUMMER 2027 A-term |
SUMMER 2027 B-term |
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| Last day to make changes in registration via Register.UW without being assessed a $20 fee and possible tuition forfeiture | Oct 6, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | Jun 27, 2027 | Jul 28, 2027 | |
| Last day to withdraw without owing tuition or fees | Oct 6, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | Apr 4, 2027 | Jun 27, 2027 | Jul 28, 2027 | |
| Unrestricted drop period -- $20 fee and tuition forfeiture period begins. Courses dropped will not be reflected on the transcript. | Oct 7-13, 2026 | Jan 11–17, 2027 | Apr 5–11, 2027 | Jun 28–Jul 4, 2027 (Holiday) | --- | --- |
| Late Add Period begins -- course enrollment request/entry code from academic departments required to add courses. $20 change of registration fee applies* | Oct 7, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 | Jun 28, 2027 |
Jun 28, 2027 *$20 fee applies after first week of B-Term |
| Last day to change to or from audit grade option. A $20 Fee may be charged | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | Apr 11, 2027 | Jul 4, 2027 (Holiday) | Jun 27, 2027 | Jul 28, 2027 |
| Late Course Drop Period -- Use of Current Quarter Drop required and a $20 fee is assessed | Oct 14–Dec 11, 2026 | Jan 19–Mar 12, 2027 | Apr 12–Jun 4, 2027 | Jul 6–Aug 13, 2027 | Jun 28–Jul 14, 2027 | Jul 29–Aug 13, 2027 |
| Last day to add a course through Register.UW | Oct 6, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 | Apr 18, 2027 | Jul 11, 2027 | Jul 28, 2027 | |
| Last day to change to or from S/NS grade option ($20 Fee) | Dec 18, 2026 | Mar 19, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 | Aug 20, 2027 | Jul 21, 2027 | Aug 20, 2027 |
| Last day to change variable credits | Dec 11, 2026 | Mar 12, 2027 | Jun 4, 2027 | Aug 13, 2027 | Jul 14, 2027 | Aug 13, 2027 |
| Last day for graduate students to pay on-leave status fee | Dec 5, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | --- | --- | --- |
| Last day to withdraw (dropping all classes) | Dec 11, 2026 | Mar 12, 2027 | Jun 4, 2027 | Aug 13, 2027 | Jul 14, 2027 | Aug 13, 2027 |
Tuition/Fee Assessment Deadlines
2025-26
| AUTUMN 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 |
SUMMER 2026 Full-term |
SUMMER 2026 A-term |
SUMMER 2026 B-term |
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| Tuition exemption forms due at Office of the Registrar | Sep 10, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Mar 16, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 | ||
| First day tuition & fee balance is available on MyUW | Sep 10, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | ||
| Last day to enroll in the Tuition Installment Plan | Sep 26, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | Apr 3, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | ||
| One-half tuition due if withdrawing for the quarter during this period | Oct 1-23, 2025 | Jan 12-Feb 3, 2026 | Apr 6-28, 2026 | Jun 29 - Jul 12, 2026 | Jul 30- Aug 12, 2026 | |
| Tuition payment deadline for all registered students | Oct 10, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | ||
| Late Payment Period begins (requires a Late-payment fee) | Oct 13, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | ||
| Full tuition due if withdrawing for the quarter on or after this date | Oct 24, 2025 | Feb 4, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | |
Future
2026-27 Tuition/Fee Assessment Deadlines
2026-27
| AUTUMN 2026 | WINTER 2027 | SPRING 2027 |
SUMMER 2027 Full-term |
SUMMER 2027 A-term |
SUMMER 2027 B-term |
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| Tuition exemption forms due at Office of the Registrar | Sep 16, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 | Jun 7, 2027 | ||
| First day tuition & fee balance is available on MyUW | Sep 17, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 | Mar 25, 2027 | Jun 17, 2027 | ||
| Last day to enroll in the Tuition Installment Plan | Oct 2, 2026 | Jan 8, 2027 | Apr 2, 2027 | Jun 25, 2027 | ||
| One-half tuition due if withdrawing for the quarter during this period | ct 7–29, 2026 | Jan 11–Feb 2, 2027 | Apr 3–27, 2027 | Jun 28–Jul 11, 2027 | Jul 29–Aug 11, 2027 | |
| Tuition payment deadline for all registered students | Oct 16, 2026 | Jan 22, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | Jul 9, 2027 | ||
| Late Payment Period begins (requires a Late-payment fee) | Oct 19, 2026 | Jan 25, 2027 | Apr 19, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | ||
| Full tuition due if withdrawing for the quarter on or after this date | Oct 30, 2026 | Feb 3, 2027 | Apr 28, 2027 | Jul 12, 2027 | Aug 12, 2027 | |
UPASS Activation Dates/Payment Due Dates
2025-26
| AUTUMN 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 |
SUMMER 2026 Full-term |
SUMMER 2026 A-term |
SUMMER 2026 B-term |
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| Deadline to register for classes to ensure advance UPASS activation | Sep 14, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | ||
| Advance UPASS activation for students registered by deadline | Sep 16, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 | Mar 22, 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 | ||
| UPASS activation for students registered after deadline | 2 days after registration | |||||
| Deadline to pay UPASS fee through Student Fiscal Services | Oct 10, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | ||
| Last day to register for upcoming quarter to keep continuous service | Dec 26, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
| UPASS deactivation for students not registered for upcoming quarter | Dec 27, 2025 | Mar 21, 2026 | Jun 7, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Future
2026-27 UPASS Activation Dates/Payment Due Dates
2026-27
| AUTUMN 2026 | WINTER 2027 | SPRING 2027 |
SUMMER 2027 Full-term |
SUMMER 2027 A-term |
SUMMER 2027 B-term |
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| Deadline to register for classes to ensure advance UPASS activation | Sep 20, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | Mar 19, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 | ||
| Advance UPASS activation for students registered by deadline | Sep 22, 2026 | Dec 27, 2026 | Mar 21, 2027 | Jun 13, 2027 | ||
| UPASS activation for students registered after deadline | 2 days after registration | |||||
| Deadline to pay UPASS fee through Student Fiscal Services | Oct 16, 2026 | Jan 22, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | Jul 9, 2027 | ||
| Last day to register for upcoming quarter to keep continuous service | Dec 24, 2026 | Mar 19, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 | Sep 19, 2027 | ||
| UPASS deactivation for students not registered for upcoming quarter | Dec 26, 2026 | Mar 20, 2027 | Jun 12, 2027 | Sep 20, 2027 | ||
Grade Deadlines
2025-26
| AUTUMN 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 |
SUMMER 2026 Full-term |
SUMMER 2026 A-term |
SUMMER 2026 B-term |
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| RD grade for dropped courses begins | Oct 8, 2025 | Jan 19, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Last day to change to or from S/NS grade option ($20 Fee) | Dec 12, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Grades due from faculty at 5:00 pm via GradeBook/GradePage | Dec 16, 2025 | Mar 24, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | ||
| First day grades are posted to transcript and GPAs are available on MyUW | Dec 17, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| Cancellation for low academic standing for the next quarter | Dec 26, 2025 | Mar 27, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | ||
*Autumn registration for students dropped Spring 2026 will be canceled on the last day of Summer Quarter.
Future
2026-27 Grade Deadlines
2026-27
| AUTUMN 2026 | WINTER 2027 | SPRING 2027 |
SUMMER 2027 Full-term |
SUMMER 2027 A-term |
SUMMER 2027 B-term |
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| RD grade for dropped courses begins | Oct 14, 2026 | Jan 18, 2027 (Holiday) | Apr 12, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 (Observed Holiday) | Jun 28, 2027 | Jul 29, 2027 |
| Last day to change to or from S/NS grade option ($20 Fee) | Dec 18, 2026 | Mar 19, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 | Aug 20, 2027 | Jul 21, 2027 | Aug 20, 2027 |
| Grades due from faculty at 5:00 pm via GradeBook/GradePage | Dec 22, 2026 | Mar 23, 2027 | Jun 15, 2027 | Aug 24, 2027 | ||
| First day grades are posted to transcript and GPAs are available on MyUW | Dec 23, 2026 | Mar 24, 2027 | Jun 16, 2027 | Aug 25, 2027 | ||
| Cancellation for low academic standing for the next quarter | Jan 6, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 | Jun 23, 2027 | Oct 1, 2027 | ||
*Autumn registration for students dropped Spring 2027 will be canceled on the last day of Summer Quarter.
Religious Accommodations Deadlines
2025-26
| AUTUMN 2025 | WINTER 2026 | SPRING 2026 |
SUMMER 2026 Full term |
SUMMER 2026 A-term |
SUMMER 2026 B-term |
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| Religious Accommodations request period | Aug 23 - Oct 3, 2025 | Dec 13, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 21 - Apr 10, 2026 | Jun 13 - Jul 3, 2026 | Jun 13 - Jul 31, 2026 | |
Future
2026-27 Religious Accommodations Deadlines
2026-27
| AUTUMN 2026 | WINTER 2027 | SPRING 2027 |
SUMMER 2027 Full term |
SUMMER 2027 A-term |
SUMMER 2027 B-term |
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| Religious Accommodations request period | Aug 24–Oct 9, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026–Jan 15, 2027 | Mar 22–Apr 9, 2027 | Jun 14–Jul 2, 2027 | Jun 14–Jul 30, 2027 | |
Holidays and Observances
For Washington's holiday and observance calendar, please review the Washington State Council of Presidents Holiday and Observance Calendar.
