This is to inform all fresh and returning students of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) that the management of the institution has adjusted the academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The SAZU adjusted academic calendar has been designed to run for a period of 1 year approximately. All academic and non-academic activities have been scheduled to take place within the approved timeframe as adjusted by the management of the university.
SAZU ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR FRESH AND RETURNING STUDENTS 2026
The academic calendar for SAZU goes as follows:
The University Management has released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The schedule outlines key academic activities, including registration, lectures, examinations, and official holidays.
All students are advised to take note of the important dates and comply accordingly.
FIRST SEMESTER (2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION)
| Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Resumption and Registration | Monday, 1st December – Sunday, 14th December 2025 | 2 weeks |
| Late Registration | Monday, 15th December – Friday, 19th December 2025 | 5 days |
| Lectures (All Undergraduate Students) | Monday, 1st December 2025 – Friday, 20th February 2026 | 12 weeks |
| Christmas Break | Thursday, 25th December – Friday, 26th December 2025 | 2 days |
| New Year Holiday | Thursday, 1st January 2026 | 1 day |
| Matriculation and Orientation Ceremony | Wednesday, 7th January 2026 | 1 day |
| GST Examinations | Monday, 23rd February – Saturday, 28th February 2026 | 1 week |
| Main Examinations | Monday, 2nd March – Saturday, 14th March 2026 | 2 weeks |
| Ed-el-Fitr Celebration | Thursday, 19th March – Friday, 20th March 2026 | 2 days |
| End of First Semester Break | Monday, 16th March – Sunday, 12th April 2026 | 4 weeks |
| Good Friday & Easter Monday | Friday, 3rd April – Monday, 6th April 2026 | 2 days |
Short Notes for Students
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Resumption and Registration will take place during the first two weeks of December to enable students to complete all necessary clearances and settle into their hostels.
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Lectures will run from early December to late February, with only short breaks for Christmas and New Year.
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The GST examinations are scheduled to precede the main examination period in March.
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A four-week semester break follows the examinations, with Ed-el-Fitr and Easter celebrations occurring within this period.
SECOND SEMESTER (2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION)
| Activity | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Resumption and Registration (All Undergraduate Students) | Monday, 13th April – Saturday, 18th April 2026 | 1 week |
| Lectures (All Undergraduate Students) | Monday, 13th April – Friday, 3rd July 2026 | 12 weeks |
| Ed-el-Kabir Celebration | Wednesday, 27th May – Thursday, 28th May 2026 | 2 days |
| Democracy Day Celebration | Friday, 12th June 2026 | 1 day |
| GST Examinations | Monday, 6th July – Friday, 10th July 2026 | 1 week |
| Main Examinations | Monday, 13th July – Saturday, 25th July 2026 | 2 weeks |
| End of Session Break | Monday, 27th July – Sunday, 18th October 2026 | 12 weeks |
| Independence Day Celebration | Thursday, 1st October 2026 | 1 day |
Short Notes for Students
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Resumption and registration for the second semester will hold in mid-April 2026, followed immediately by lectures.
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Lectures will run for 12 weeks, ending in early July, with short breaks for Ed-el-Kabir and Democracy Day celebrations.
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GST examinations are scheduled for early July, while main examinations will hold from mid to late July.
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After examinations, students will proceed on a 12-week end-of-session break, with Independence Day occurring during this period.
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