SAZU Releases Adjusted Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session [Full Breakdown]
Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi State, has officially released an adjusted academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session, providing students and staff with a clear roadmap for academic activities across both semesters.
The calendar, approved and released by the Office of the Registrar (Academic Affairs Division), outlines resumption dates, registration periods, lectures, public holidays, examinations, and semester breaks, ensuring proper planning for the session ahead.
University management has urged students to adhere strictly to all timelines, particularly registration deadlines, to avoid penalties and disruptions to their studies.
First Semester Academic Calendar (2025/2026)
- Resumption & Registration:
Monday, 5 January – Sunday, 18 January 2026 (2 weeks) - Late Registration:
Monday, 19 January – Friday, 23 January 2026 (5 days) - Lectures:
Monday, 5 January – Friday, 27 March 2026 (12 weeks) - Matriculation & Orientation:
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 (1 day) - Eid-el-Fitr Holiday:
Thursday, 19 March – Friday, 20 March 2026 (2 days) - Revision Week:
Monday, 30 March – Friday, 3 April 2026 (1 week) - Good Friday & Easter Monday:
Friday, 3 April – Monday, 6 April 2026 - First Semester Examinations:
Tuesday, 7 April – Saturday, 25 April 2026 (3 weeks) - First Semester Break:
Monday, 27 April – Saturday, 30 May 2026 (5 weeks) - Eid-el-Kabir Holiday:
Wednesday, 27 May – Thursday, 28 May 2026 - Release of First Semester Results:
Friday, 26 June 2026
Second Semester Academic Calendar (2025/2026)
- Resumption & Registration:
Monday, 1 June – Saturday, 6 June 2026 (1 week) - Lectures:
Monday, 1 June – Saturday, 22 August 2026 (12 weeks) - Democracy Day Holiday:
Friday, 12 June 2026 - GST Examinations:
Monday, 24 August – Friday, 28 August 2026 (1 week) - Second Semester Examinations:
Monday, 31 August – Saturday, 12 September 2026 (2 weeks) - Second Semester Break:
Monday, 14 September – Saturday, 5 December 2026 (12 weeks) - Independence Day Holiday:
Thursday, 1 October 2026 - Release of Second Semester Results:
Friday, 18 December 2026
Management Advisory to Students
The management of Sa’adu Zungur University has strongly advised students to:
- Complete registration early to avoid late penalties
- Attend lectures regularly, as continuous assessment contributes to final grades
- Observe all university holidays and deadlines
- Plan academic activities in line with the approved calendar for a smooth session
The university emphasized that strict compliance with the academic calendar is essential for academic success throughout the 2025/2026 session.
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