ALIF 2026-2027 Academic Calendar & Terms
All terms are 6 weeks/120 hours unless otherwise noted
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Term*
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Orientation
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1st day of class
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Last day of class
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Fall 1
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September 16, 2026
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September 17, 2026
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October 28, 2026
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Fall 2
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November 3, 2026
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November 4, 2026
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December 17, 2026
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Spring 1
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January 6, 2027
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January 7, 2027
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February 23, 2027
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Spring 2
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March 2, 2027
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March 3, 2027
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April 16, 2027
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May**
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April 26, 2027
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May 14, 2027
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Summer 1
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May 25, 2027
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May 26, 2027
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July 6, 2027
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Summer 2
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June 15, 2027
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June 16, 2027
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July 27, 2027
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*6-week terms. Students may study at ALIF for any combination of terms, up to one full academic year
**This is a 3-week term/60 hours
Holidays & Breaks:
Anniversary of the Green March: Friday, November 06, 2026
Independence Day: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Independence Manifesto Anniversary: Monday, January 11, 2027
Amazigh New Year: Wednesday, January 14, 2027
Teacher Training: Thursday & Friday, January 28 & 29, 2027
Eid al-Fitr*: Wednesday & Thursday, March 10 & 11, 2027
Eid al-Adha*: Monday & Tuesday, May 17 & 18, 2027
*Based on lunar calendar, dates may change