FUEZ academic calendar 2025/2026: degree programmes
FUEZ 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Undergraduate Degree Programmes: Registration, Lectures, Breaks and Exams
Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ) has approved the 2025/2026 academic calendar for undergraduate programmes.
The calendar sets out first semester and second semester activities. It lists the dates for registration, lectures, breaks, and examinations. Public holidays and major breaks also appear on the plan.
First semester schedule
The first semester starts with a two-week registration period.
Registration (2 weeks)
From Monday, 5 January 2026 to Friday, 16 January 2026
After registration, lectures begin. Teaching runs in two lecture blocks, with a long break in between.
Lectures (8 weeks)
From Monday, 19 January 2026 to Friday, 13 March 2026
Mid-semester, Eid-Fitr and Easter break
From Saturday, 14 March 2026 to Monday, 6 April 2026
Lectures (7 weeks)
From Tuesday, 7 April 2026 to Friday, 22 May 2026
The calendar also lists Workers Day during the lecture period.
Workers Day
Friday, 1 May 2026
A short religious break follows before examinations begin.
Eid Kabir break
From Saturday, 23 May 2026 to Friday, 29 May 2026
Examinations (3 weeks)
From Monday, 1 June 2026 to Friday, 19 June 2026
Democracy Day falls within the exam window.
Democracy Day
Friday, 12 June 2026
The semester ends with a break.
End of semester break (2 weeks)
From Saturday, 20 June 2026 to Sunday, 5 July 2026
Second semester schedule
Second semester starts immediately after the end-of-semester break.
Lectures (7 weeks)
From Monday, 6 July 2026 to Friday, 21 August 2026
A mid-semester break follows. It includes Eid Maulud.
Mid-semester and Eid Maulud break
From Saturday, 22 August 2026 to Sunday, 30 August 2026
Lectures then continue for eight weeks.
Lectures (8 weeks)
From Monday, 31 August 2026 to Friday, 23 October 2026
Independence Day falls during this lecture block.
Independence Day
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Second semester ends with examinations.
Examinations (3 weeks)
From Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 13 November 2026
Proposed start date for the next session
The calendar states that the 2026/2027 academic session is proposed to commence on Monday, 4 January 2027. Proposed means proposed. Plans can change.