Academic Calendar

Structure of the Academic Year 2023/2024:

Winter semester

• 18. 9. 2023 – 22. 12. 2023 – Instruction period
• 23. 12. 2022 – 1. 1. 2023 – Christmas holidays
• 2. 1. 2024 – 9. 2. 2024 – Examination period

Note: On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, the classes are held according to Thursday's schedule. On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the classes are held according to Friday's schedule.

The winter semester ends with the fulfilment of study obligations as of February 9, 2024.
Note that you must obtain at least 15 credits in order to be allowed to continue your studies in the summer semester. Not obtaining the minimum of 15 credits will result in the termination of your studies. 

Summer semester 

• 12. 2. 2024 – 17. 5. 2024 – Instruction period
• 20. 5. 2024 – 28. 6. 2024 – Examination period
• 29. 6. 2024 – 25. 8. 2024 – Summer holidays
• 26. 8. 2024 – 30. 8. 2024 – Examination period 

Note: On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the classes are held according to Wednesday's schedule.

The summer semester ends with the fulfilment of study obligations as of August 30, 2024.

Public Holidays 2023

There are no lessons on public holidays. Also, official offices and shops are usually closed on public holidays.

Note that lessons may be shifted if a public holiday occurs on a working day. Check your Study Information System for updates! 

• Jan 1 – Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State
• Friday before Easter (Apr 7)
• Easter Monday  (Apr 10)
• May 1 – Labour Day
• May 8 – Liberation Day
• July 5 – Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
• July 6 – Jan Hus Day
• Sep 28 – Saint Wenceslas Day
• Oct 28 – Independent Czechoslovak State Day
• Nov 17 – Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
• Dec 24 – Christmas Eve
• Dec 25 – First Christmas Holiday
• Dec 26 – Second Christmas Holiday 

For UCT Prague activities and events taking place throughout the academic year, see our Events Calendar