Northern Illinois University
College of Law

Spring 2026

Classes Begin	Mon. Jan. 12
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (University Closed)	Mon. Jan. 19
Spring Recess	Sat. Mar. 7 - Sun. Mar. 15
Classes Resume	Mon. Mar. 16
Last Day of Classes	Mon. Apr. 27
Reading Period	Tue. Apr. 28 - Thu. Apr. 30
Final Examinations	Fri. May 1 - Fri. May 15
Graduation	Sat. May 30

Summer Session 2026

Monday, May 18 - Sunday, August 9