FUEZ NCE Regular Academic Calendar 2025/2026

By  Updated on 

Summary

Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ) has approved the 2025/2026 academic calendar for the NCE Regular programme, with first and second semester activities set out by date. The calendar also fixes a 16-week T.P and SIWES period for NCE III, running from 5 January to 17 April 2026.

  • NCE III T.P & SIWES runs from 5 January to 17 April 2026 (16 weeks)
  • Registration runs from 5 to 16 January 2026 (2 weeks)
  • First semester lectures hold from 19 Jan to 13 Mar, then 7 Apr to 22 May 2026
  • First semester exams run from 1 to 19 June 2026, with a break until 5 July 2026
  • Second semester lectures run from 6 July to 21 Aug, then 31 Aug to 23 Oct 2026
  • Second semester exams run from 26 October to 13 November 2026

FUEZ releases approved 2025/2026 calendar for NCE Regular programme

FUEZ NCE Regular Academic Calendar 2025/2026: NCE III T.P and SIWES, Registration, Lectures, Breaks and Exams

Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ) has approved the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session for the NCE Regular programme.

The calendar lists activities for first semester and second semester. It also includes public holidays and religious breaks.

One item stands out for NCE III. A 16-week Teaching Practice (T.P) and SIWES period is scheduled. It runs alongside other first semester dates.

First semester activities and dates

The first semester begins on Monday, 5 January 2026. Several activities start on that same date, including the NCE III T.P and SIWES period.

NCE III T.P and SIWES (16 weeks)

From Monday, 5 January 2026 to Friday, 17 April 2026

Registration (2 weeks)

From Monday, 5 January 2026 to Friday, 16 January 2026

Lectures follow registration. Teaching is split into two 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

Workers Day appears during this lecture block.

Workers Day: Friday, 1 May 2026

A religious break comes next.

Eid Kabir break

From Saturday, 23 May 2026 to Friday, 29 May 2026

Examinations then begin.

Examinations (3 weeks)

From Monday, 1 June 2026 to Friday, 19 June 2026

Democracy Day falls during 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 activities and dates

Second semester starts immediately after the 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 within this period.

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 2026/2027

The calendar states that the 2026/2027 academic session is proposed to commence on Monday, 4 January 2027. Proposed means the date is planned, not fixed.

Tagged: Federal University of Education Zaria | www.fcezaria.edu.ng

Share This Post: If this post helped you, share it with others! Use the buttons below to spread the word!

WhatsApp

More Articles:

Olusegun Fapohunda

Meet The Author

This post is authored by Olusegun Fapohunda, the founder and editor of MySchoolGist.

Boasting over a decade of expertise in the education sector, Olusegun offers current insights into educational trends, career opportunities, and the latest news.

Connect with him on X (Formerly Twitter) for more updates.

JAMB CBT App JAMB CBT Software NECO and WAEC CBT App