FUTO Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has released the official Academic Calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The schedule outlines important dates and events for both the Harmattan and Rain Semesters, helping students and staff plan ahead for lectures, registration, examinations, and holidays.

Students are advised to follow the calendar carefully to stay organised throughout the academic year.

Harmattan Semester 2025/2026

• Tuesday, 4th November 2025: New students arrive on campus
• Wednesday, 5th November 2025: Registration and payment begin for new students
• Thursday, 6th November 2025: Returning students resume and commence registration
• 10th–14th November 2025: Week 1 lectures for all students
• 17th–21st November 2025: Week 2 lectures
• 24th–28th November 2025: Week 3 lectures
• Thursday, 27th November 2025: Senate meeting
• 1st–5th December 2025: Week 4 lectures
• Saturday, 6th December 2025: Convocation ceremony
• 8th–12th December 2025: Week 5 lectures
• 15th–19th December 2025: Week 6 lectures
• 22nd–31st December 2025: Christmas break
• 1st January 2026: New Year holiday
• 5th–9th January 2026: Week 7 lectures
• 12th–16th January 2026: Week 8 lectures
• 19th–23rd January 2026: Week 9 lectures
• 26th–30th January 2026: Week 10 lectures
• Thursday, 29th January 2026: Senate meeting
• 2nd–6th February 2026: Week 11 lectures
• 9th–13th February 2026: Week 12 lectures
• Saturday, 14th February 2026: 44th Matriculation ceremony
• 16th–20th February 2026: Week 13 lectures
• 23rd–27th February 2026: Week 14 lectures
• Thursday, 26th February 2026: Senate meeting
• 2nd–6th March 2026: Lecture-free and revision week
• 9th–13th March 2026: Start of Harmattan semester examinations
• 16th–20th March 2026: Examinations continue
• Friday, 20th March 2026: Eid El-Fitr holidays
• 23rd–27th March 2026: Completion of Harmattan semester examinations
• Thursday, 26th March 2026: Senate meeting
• Monday, 30th March 2026: Harmattan semester break begins

Rain Semester 2025/2026

• 19th–23rd April 2026: Week 1 lectures
• 26th–30th April 2026: Week 2 lectures
• 3rd–7th May 2026: Week 3 lectures
• 10th–14th May 2026: Week 4 lectures
• 17th–21st May 2026: Week 5 lectures
• 24th–28th May 2026: Week 6 lectures
• Thursday, 28th May 2026: Senate meeting
• 1st–5th June 2026: Week 7 lectures
• 8th–12th June 2026: Week 8 lectures
• 15th–19th June 2026: Week 9 lectures
• 22nd–26th June 2026: Week 10 lectures
• Thursday, 25th June 2026: Senate meeting
• 29th June–3rd July 2026: Week 11 lectures
• 6th–10th July 2026: Week 12 lectures
• 13th–17th July 2026: Week 13 lectures
• 20th–24th July 2026: Week 14 lectures
• 27th–31st July 2026: Revision week
• Thursday, 30th July 2026: Senate meeting
• 3rd–7th August 2026: Start of Rain semester examinations
• 10th–14th August 2026: Examinations continue
• 17th–21st August 2026: End of Rain semester examinations
• 22nd August 2026: End-of-session break begins
• Wednesday, 26th August 2026: Id El-Maulud holidays

Closing Note

The FUTO Academic Calendar serves as a guide for all students, ensuring that every academic activity runs smoothly throughout the year. Students are encouraged to stay updated with official university communications for any adjustments or announcements related to the schedule.