<p>Did you see this page? [University</a> of Washington - 2012-13 Academic Calendar](<a href=“http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/1213cal.html#Q2]University”>http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/1213cal.html#Q2) </p>
<p>Or are you still confused?</p>
<p>Often you’ll be done with finals earlier than the stated start of winter/spring/summer break, and so you can get started with your break earlier. I don’t think I have ever had a Friday final and even Thursday finals are somewhat rare.</p>