Academic calendar

Opening and closure of the academic year

The beginning of the academic year is scheduled for 1 October and the end on 30 September.
The departments, as part of teaching autonomy, are allowed to anticipate the start and end of classes.

Holidays at the University

Festive days and holidays are every Sunday and the following days:

  • 1 November (All Saints)
  • 8 December (Feast of the Immaculate Conception)
  • From 23 December to 5 January (Christmas Holidays)
  • From Thursday before Easter to the following Tuesday
  • 25 April (Anniversary of the Liberation)
  • 1 May (Labour Day)
  • 11 May for the seat of Chieti (Feast of Saint Justin, patron saint of Chieti)
  • 2 June (Republic day)
  • 10 October for the seat of Pescara (Feast of Saint Cetteus, patron saint of Pescara)
Departments: reference for lesson days

For the course organisation and the official start of lessons, refer to the information in the students guides and Programmes of Studies prepared based on departmental autonomy.With regard to the activities during Easter time, it is advisable to refer to the instructions of the relevant competent facilities.