Zamfara State University (ZAMSU) Academic Calendar 2025/2026

Zamfara State University has released the updated academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The calendar covers first semester registration, lectures, mid-semester breaks, examinations, marking periods, second semester activities and the approved start date for the 2026/2027 academic session.

What does the ZAMSU academic calendar cover?

The ZAMSU academic calendar provides the official timeline for academic activities during the 2025/2026 session.

Students, staff and other members of the University community are expected to take note of the dates assigned to registration, lectures, revision, examinations and semester breaks.

When did first semester registration start?

First semester registration for new and returning students was scheduled to run for six weeks.

The registration period was fixed from Monday, 3 November 2025 to Saturday, 20 December 2025.

When were first semester lectures scheduled?

First semester lectures were scheduled for 13 weeks, from Monday, 22 December 2025 to Saturday, 28 March 2026.

A mid-semester break was fixed within the lecture period and lectures were to continue after the break until the end of the stated teaching period.

When was the first semester mid-semester break?

The first semester mid-semester break was scheduled for one week.

It was fixed from Monday, 9 February 2026 to Saturday, 14 February 2026.

When did lectures and revision continue?

Continuation of lectures and revision was scheduled for six weeks.

The period was fixed from Monday, 16 February 2026 to Saturday, 28 March 2026.

When were first semester examinations scheduled?

First semester examinations were scheduled for five weeks.

The examination period was fixed from Monday, 30 March 2026 to Saturday, 10 May 2026.

When was the first semester break and marking period?

The first semester break, with marking of examinations, was scheduled for two weeks.

The period was fixed from Monday, 11 May 2026 to Saturday, 24 May 2026.

When will second semester lectures hold?

Second semester lectures are scheduled for 13 weeks.

The lectures will run from Monday, 25 May 2026 to Saturday, 29 August 2026.

When will the second semester mid-semester break hold?

The second semester mid-semester break will last one week.

It will run from Monday, 13 July 2026 to Saturday, 19 July 2026.

When will second semester lectures continue?

Continuation of second semester lectures has been scheduled for six weeks.

The period will run from Monday, 20 July 2026 to Saturday, 23 August 2026.

When will second semester examinations hold?

Second semester examinations have been scheduled for three weeks.

The examination period will run from Monday, 31 August 2026 to Saturday, 26 September 2026.

When will the end-of-session break hold?

The end-of-session break, marking and moderation period will last four weeks.

It will run from Monday, 28 September 2026 to Saturday, 31 October 2026.

When will the 2026/2027 academic session begin?

The 2026/2027 academic session will begin on Monday, 2 November 2026.

Students should use the date as the approved start point for the next academic session.

Full ZAMSU academic calendar for 2025/2026

What should students note from the calendar?

Students should review the calendar early and plan around the approved lecture, examination and break periods.

They should pay close attention to the second semester lecture period, the examination period and the start date for the 2026/2027 session, since these dates affect academic planning and return to campus.

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