Ahmadu Bello University Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has officially released its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session, following approval at the institution’s 554th Senate meeting held on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
For many students, this calendar isn’t just a timetable — it’s the rhythm of their academic year. From registration to exams and breaks, every key milestone has been mapped out. Missing even a week could mean falling behind.
First Semester Schedule
The first semester begins in January and runs until May, balancing lectures with breaks and assessments:
- Registration: Monday, January 5 – Saturday, January 17, 2026 (2 weeks)
- Lectures: Monday, January 12 – Saturday, March 21, 2026 (10 weeks)
- Mid-Semester Break: Monday, March 23 – Saturday, March 28, 2026 (1 week)
- Lectures Resume: Monday, March 30 – Saturday, April 25, 2026 (4 weeks)
- Final Examinations: Monday, April 27 – Saturday, May 16, 2026 (3 weeks)
- End of Semester Break: Monday, May 18 – Saturday, May 30, 2026 (2 weeks)
- Important Note: The add/drop course period runs from Monday, February 2 – Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Second Semester Timetable
The second semester kicks off in June and ends in October, moving at a faster pace:
- Lectures: Monday, June 1 – Saturday, July 25, 2026 (8 weeks)
- Mid-Semester Break: Monday, July 27 – Saturday, August 1, 2026 (1 week)
- Lectures Resume: Monday, August 3 – Saturday, September 12, 2026 (6 weeks)
- Final Examinations: Monday, September 14 – Saturday, October 3, 2026 (3 weeks)
Add/drop window: Monday, June 22 – Saturday, July 4, 2026.
All national and state public holidays will be observed throughout both semesters.
Processing of Results – First Semester
The university has also fixed timelines for result processing and approvals:
- Departmental Uploads: January 5 – 10, 2026
- Course Evaluation & Exam Card Printing: April 13 – 18, 2026
- Marking of Exams: May 18 – June 13, 2026
- Departmental Board Meetings: June 15 – 27, 2026
- Faculty Board Meetings: June 29 – July 4, 2026
- Senate Standing Committee: July 6 – 18, 2026
- Graduating Results to Senate: July 30, 2026
Processing of Results – Second Semester
For the second half of the year, a similar structure is in place:
- Departmental Uploads: May 25 – 30, 2026
- Course Evaluation & Exam Card Printing: August 31 – September 5, 2026
- Marking Period: October 5 – 31, 2026
- Departmental Board Meetings: November 2 – 14, 2026
- Faculty Board Meetings: November 16 – 21, 2026
- Senate Standing Committee: November 23 – December 5, 2026
- Graduating Results to Senate: December 24, 2026
Final Takeaway
The ABU academic calendar for 2025/2026 is more than a schedule — it’s the heartbeat of the university year. From registrations in January to final Senate approvals in December, every date matters.
Students who plan ahead will find the year smoother, while those who procrastinate may struggle to keep up. The advice is simple: circle the dates now, don’t scramble later.
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