Relay’s Academic Calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year can be found below. While Relay makes every effort to finalize the calendar prior to the academic year, please note that it is subject to change. Relay students will be notified of any changes via direct email.

Relay administrative staff are available Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, however, classes may operate during other times. A business day is defined as Monday through Friday, excluding days on which the institution is closed. If there is a religious or cultural holiday that you observe during which Relay is not currently closed, we encourage you to connect with your current faculty members and/or advisor to determine if accommodations can be made for you.

Summer 2025

Summer ½ day Fridays ½ Day Fridays from May 23 – August 29, 2025: Relay Closed

June 16, 2025 Start of Summer 2025 Term

June 19, 2025 Juneteenth: Holiday, Relay closed

June 28, 2025 National Virtual Commencement

July 4, 2025 Independence Day: Holiday, Relay closed

August 4, 2025 Summer 2025 Census Date

August 18, 2025 End of Summer 2025 Term

September 22, 2025 Billing due date

Fall 2025

September 1, 2025 Labor Day: Holiday, Relay closed

September 8, 2025 Start of Fall 2025 Term

September 22, 2025 Billing due date

September 22, 2025 Fall 2025 Census Date

November 26–28, 2025 Thanksgiving Break: Holiday, Relay closed

December 22, 2025 - Winter break: Relay closed 

January 2, 2026

January 20, 2026 End of Fall 2025 Term

Spring 2026

January 19, 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Holiday, Relay closed

February 9, 2026 Start of Spring 2026 Term

February 16, 2026 Presidents Day: Holiday, Relay closed

February 23, 2026 Spring 2026 Census Date

February 23, 2026 Billing due date

 April 3-6, 2026 Spring Break: Holiday, Relay closed

May 22, 2026 Memorial Day: Holiday, Relay closed ½ day

May 25, 2026 Memorial Day: Holiday, Relay closed

June 1, 2026 End of Spring 2026 Term