Within the framework of the overall academic calendar, the School of human and social sciences and cultural heritage provides a calendar of teaching activities which includes lesson periods and exam sessions. Dates for degree ceremonies are listed separately.

2025/26

Academic year 2025/26 starts on October 1^st, 2025
Lessons start on September 29^th, 2025

The University is closed on the Italian Public holidays and on the following dates:

• All Saints' Day: November 1^st, 2025
• Feast of the Immaculate Conception: December 8^th, 2025
• Christmas holidays: December 24^th, 2025 to January 6^th, 2026
• Easter holidays: April 3^rd, 2026 to April 7^th, 2026
• Liberation Day: April 25^th, 2026
• Labour Day: May 1^st, 2026
• Giustinianea Day: June 1^st, 2026
• Italian Republic Day: June 2^nd, 2026
• Patron Saints' days (according to the city where lessons are held; e.g. Padua 13^th June, Treviso 27^th April, Rovigo 26^th November, Vicenza 8^th September)
• Summer holidays (August 8^th to August 18^th, 2026)

Lessons and Exams Timetable

First semester
Classes: September 29^th, 2025 - January 17^th, 2026
Winter exam session: January 19^th – February 21^st, 2026

Second semester
Classes: 23^rd February - 12^th June, 2026
Summer exam session: June 15^th - July 18^th, 2026

Extra exam session: August 19^th - September 19^th, 2026
Extra exam session for students who are about to graduate: May 11^th-17^th and November 3^rd-7^th, 2026