Academic year 2026/27
| Term | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn | Monday 21 September 2026 – Friday 11 December 2026 (Reading Week: Monday 2 – Friday 6 November 2026) |
| Spring | Monday 4 January 2027 – Thursday 25 March 2027 The first week of term is designated for programmes with assessments in January Teaching will commence on Monday 11 January 2027 (Reading Week: 15-19 February 2027) |
| Summer | Monday 26 April 2027 – Monday 20 September 2027 |
Students studying an intensive in-person Master's or research degree programme are registered for a full calendar year. In 2026/27, this is from Monday 21 September 2026 to Monday 20 September 2027.
Students studying a distance learning Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MSc programme are registered for five academic years. The start date of the academic year 2026/27 is Thursday 1 October 2026.
School closure dates 2026/27
LSHTM will be closed on the following dates:
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Christmas / New Year | Wednesday 23 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 (inclusive) |
| Easter | Friday 26 March 2027 to Tuesday 30 March 2027 (inclusive) |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Monday 31 May 2027 |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Monday 30 August 2027 |