Semesters and collective days off
The UvA academic year is divided into two semesters. The 2018-2019 academic year is scheduled as follows:
| Tuesday, 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Wednesday, 26 December | Boxing Day |
| Monday, 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Friday, 19 April | Good Friday |
| Monday, 22 April | Easter Monday |
| Saturday, 27 April | King's Day |
| Thursday, 30 May | Ascension Day |
| Monday, 10 June | Whit Monday |