Graduation Countdowns

Graduation marks the end of years of work, and families often plan travel and celebrations around the ceremony. A countdown keeps the date in front of the graduate and everyone coming to watch.

Create a Graduation Countdown

When graduations happen

In the United States, most high school graduations are held in late May or June, depending on when the school year ends in each district. Colleges and universities often hold commencement in May, and some in June. Many universities in the UK hold ceremonies twice a year, in the summer (usually July) and in the winter (usually December). Every school sets its own dates, so check its official calendar before you book travel.

Upcoming commencement dates

Main ceremony dates as published by each university.

  • Yale University

    May 24, 2027

  • Harvard University

    May 27, 2027

  • MIT

    May 27, 2027

  • Stanford University

    June 13, 2027

Counting down together

Students often count down to graduation as a group. Share a countdown with classmates, or with family who are travelling to the ceremony, and set it to the time the ceremony starts so everyone knows when to be there.

Making a countdown takes a minute: pick the date, choose a design, and share the link.

Create a Graduation Countdown