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When is Graduation Season 2026?
Friday, May 22, 2026
There are 86 days left until Graduation Season 2026.
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Date details for Graduation Season 2026
- Day of week: Friday
- Full 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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