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What Day Is Graduation Season 2026?
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Graduation Season is on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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Graduation Season
Date details for Graduation Season 2026
- Day of week: Friday
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Days remaining: 86
- Weeks remaining: 12
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About Graduation Season
Graduation season 2026 runs from mid-May through mid-June, with most high school and college commencement ceremonies taking place in late May and early June.
History & Significance
Graduation ceremonies, or commencements, trace back to medieval European universities in the 12th century. The cap and gown tradition also originates from this period. Today, graduation is a significant milestone celebrated with ceremonies, parties, and the symbolic turning of the tassel.
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