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