Relay’s Academic Calendar for the 2026-2027 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 2026

Summer ½ day Fridays: Fridays from May 22 – August 29, 2025: Relay Closed in the afternoon

June 19, 20256 Juneteenth: Holiday, Relay closed

June 22, 2026: Start of Summer 2026 Term

June 27, 2026: National Virtual Commencement

July 3, 2026: Independence Day (observed): Holiday, Relay closed

August 3, 2026: Summer 2026 Census Date

August 25, 2026: End of Summer 2026 Term

September 28, 2026: Billing due date

 

Fall 2026

September 7, 2026: Labor Day: Holiday, Relay closed

September 14, 2026: Start of Fall 2026 Term

September 28, 2026: Billing due date

September 28, 2026: Fall 2026 Census Date

November 25–27, 2026: Thanksgiving Break: Holiday, Relay closed

December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027: Winter break: Relay closed 

January 18, 2027: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Holiday, Relay closed

January 19, 2027: End of Fall 2026 Term

 

Spring 2027

 February 8, 2027: Start of Spring 2027 Term

February 15, 2027: Presidents Day: Holiday, Relay closed

February 22, 2027: Spring 2027 Census Date

February 22, 2027: Billing due date

May 28, 2027: Memorial Day: Holiday, Relay closed ½ day

May 31, 2027: Memorial Day: Holiday, Relay closed

May 31, 2027: End of Spring 2027 Term