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An academic year is normally anchored to the first Monday of the starting month, then runs through teaching weeks plus holiday weeks. Thirty-six teaching weeks from September 2026 gives 180 teaching days and an end date in mid-July, labelled 2026/27. Actual term dates vary by institution and jurisdiction.
Year start
the first Monday of the starting month
Teaching days
days = teaching weeks x 5
It reflects the common 190 pupil day requirement in England once inset days are included. Other systems use 180 to 200 days.
In northern hemisphere systems yes, giving 2026/27. Southern hemisphere academic years usually fit inside one calendar year.