Semester 2, 2026 dates

1. Mon 20 July – Fri 24 JulyANU Orientation WeekSemester
2. Mon 27 JulySemester 2 beginsSemester
3. Mon 3 AugustLast day to add Semester 2 coursesDeadline
4. Fri 14 AugustDue date for payment of tuition fees and up-front HECS for Semester 2Deadline
5. Mon 31 AugustSemester 2 census dateDeadline
6. Mon 7 September – Fri 18 SeptemberTeaching breakSemester
7. Mon 21 SeptemberReturn from teaching breakSemester
8. Mon 5 OctoberLabour Day public holidayPublic holiday
9. Fri 9 OctoberLast day to drop Semester 2 courses without failureDeadline
10. Fri 30 OctoberSemester 2 endsSemester
11. Fri 30 OctoberLast day to drop Semester 2 courses with failureDeadline
12. Thu 5 November – Sat 21 NovemberSemester 2 examination period · nextExams
13. Mon 23 November – Fri 4 DecemberSemester 2 deferred examination periodExams
14. Wed 9 DecemberResults from Semester 2 publishedSemester

From ANU's University Calendar 2026 (opens in a new tab). Classes don't run on public holidays; the timetable and calendar feed leave them out.