Academic Schedule
Please note:
- These term start and end dates are based on a standard 15-week term. Some classes or programs may differ from this schedule. Please check your class schedule in MyNAIT.
- The course add, drop, and withdrawal deadlines vary by course length (percentage of term completion). View your courses deadline dates in MyNAIT – you can use the Self Service Guide for additional support.
*Dates may be subject to change.
Scheduled Breaks – International Students
If you study at NAIT before and after the Spring term:
- All days between April 25 and August 31 (inclusive) may be considered a scheduled break, depending on your program and schedule.
If you start in the Spring term:
- The spring term is not a scheduled break for you. However, if you are not taking classes in the summer term (July - August), all days between June 25 and August 31 (inclusive) can be considered a scheduled break.
Spring/Summer 2026 Term
Spring: May 4 to June 24, 2026 | Summer: July 2 - August 21, 2026
| Date |
Description |
| Apr. 30 |
Spring NAIT All Student Orientation - On-Campus
Get connected, get informed, get NAIT‑ready at Orientation. |
| May 1* |
Community Orientations (*date subject to change)
See the NAIT Student Orientation webpage for this term’s community orientations. These sessions are in addition to the All Student Orientation. |
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May 4
|
Spring 2026 term start
First day of classes for most programs |
| May 4 |
Course enrolment opens for Academic Upgrading |
| May 18 |
Victoria Day - NAIT closed |
| May 20-22 |
Course enrolment opens for JR Shaw School of Business (JRSSB) programs |
| June 1 |
Domestic applicants: Applications for Spring 2027 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students |
| June 15-18 |
Course enrolment opens for all other self-enrol credit programs |
| June 24 |
Last day for most Spring 2026 classes
Some spring classes extend to August |
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July 1
|
Canada Day - NAIT closed |
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July 2
|
Summer 2026 term start
First day of classes for most classes |
| July 6 |
Open Studies courses enrolment opens |
| Aug. 1 |
International applicants: Applications for Fall 2027 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only
Domestic applications do not open until Oct.1 |
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Aug. 3
|
Heritage Day - NAIT closed |
| Aug. 12 |
Fall 2026 tuition and fees payment deadline |
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Aug. 21
|
End of Summer 2026 term |
*International students: during the scheduled breaks noted above, some full-time international students may be eligible to work up to full-time hours. Learn more about working during scheduled breaks.
Fall 2026 Term
September 1 to December 16, 2026
| Date |
Description |
| Aug. 12 |
Fall 2026 tuition and fees payment deadline |
| Aug. 25-27 |
Fall NAIT All Student Orientation - On-Campus
Get connected, get informed, get NAIT‑ready at Orientation.
|
| Aug. 28 and 31* |
Community Orientations (*date subject to change)
See the NAIT Student Orientation webpage for this term’s community orientations. These sessions are in addition to the All Student Orientation.
|
| Sept. 1 |
Fall 2026 term start
First day of classes for most programs
|
| Sept. 7 |
Labour Day - NAIT closed |
| Sept. 15-16 |
Student Service Fair |
| Sept. 30 |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - NAIT closed |
| Oct. 1 |
Domestic applicants: Applications for Fall 2027 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students |
| Oct. 12 |
Thanksgiving Day - NAIT closed |
| Nov. 11 |
Remembrance Day - NAIT closed |
| Nov. 12 - 15 |
Fall Break
Most students will have no classes during this time. Classes for apprenticeship programs and non-credit students will continue as scheduled.
*For international students, the Fall Break is too short to be considered a scheduled break for working purposes.
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| Dec. 9 |
Winter 2027 tuition and fees payment deadline
|
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Dec. 16
|
Last day of Fall 2026 term |
| Dec. 17 - 23 |
No classes for most students |
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Dec. 24 - Jan. 3
|
Winter Break - NAIT closed
*For international students, all days between Dec. 17 to Jan. 6 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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Winter 2027 Term
January 7 to April 23, 2027
| Date |
Description |
| Dec. 9 |
Winter 2027 tuition and fees payment deadline |
| Jan. 1 |
International applicants: Applications for Winter 2028 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only
|
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Jan. 4
|
Institute re-opens
There are no classes for most programs |
| Jan. 5 - 6 |
Winter NAIT Student Orientation - On-Campus
A welcoming start to the academic year, fostering connection, community and success for all new students. |
| Jan. 7 |
Winter 2027 term start
First day of classes for most programs |
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Feb. 15
|
Family Day - NAIT closed |
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Feb. 16 - 19
|
Reading Break
Most students will have no classes during this time. Classes for apprenticeship programs and non-credit students will continue as scheduled.
* For international students, all the days between Feb. 15 to Feb. 21 (inclusive) are considered a scheduled break
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Mar. 1
|
Domestic applicants: Applications for Winter 2028 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for domestic students
|
| Apr. 1 |
International applicants: Applications for Spring 2028 open
Degree, diploma, certificate and upgrading program applications open for international students only
|
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Mar. 26
|
Good Friday - NAIT closed |
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Mar. 29
|
Easter Monday - NAIT closed |
| Apr. 14 |
Spring 2027 tuition and fees payment deadline |
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Apr. 23
|
Last day of Winter 2027 term |
*International students who study at NAIT before and after the Spring term: all days between April 25 and August 31 (inclusive) may be considered a scheduled break, depending on your program and schedule.
*International students beginning at NAIT in the Spring term: this term is not a scheduled break for you. However, if you have no classes scheduled for the summer term (July - August), all days between June 25 and August 31 (inclusive) can be considered a scheduled break.