ABU Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Academic Session

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Ahmadu Bello University has released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session. It covers registration, lectures, breaks, and examination dates for both semesters. Students are urged to check the timetable closely and prepare ahead.

     

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Academic Session

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has now rolled out its official academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session. The approval was sealed during the Senate’s 554th meeting held on Thursday, 25 September 2025. For many students, this calendar is the compass guiding their year. Miss a week, and you might feel lost in the shuffle.

First Semester Schedule

The semester is packed, yet balanced with breaks here and there:

Add or drop courses? That window opens from Monday 2 February – Saturday 14 February 2026.

Second Semester Timetable

Students will need to gather their strength, as the second half moves quickly:

The add/drop period comes early, from Monday 22 June – Saturday 4 July 2026.

And yes, all national and state public holidays will be observed.

Processing of Results: First Semester

The calendar also carves out dates for results processing and approvals:

Processing of Results: Second Semester

A similar flow is set for the second half of the year:

Closing Thought

This calendar is more than a piece of paper, it is the rhythm of campus life for the year. From registrations in January to final Senate approvals in December, the dates mark every step. Students who plan ahead will find the going smoother, while those who wait till the last minute might just feel the pinch. Better to circle the dates now than scramble later.