Academic Calendar
2026/2027 Academic Session
Key dates for the Harmattan and Rain semesters, as published by the Office of the Registrar.
Tuesday, 10th November, 2026
New Students come into Residence
Wednesday, 11th November, 2026
New Students Begin Registrations/Payments
Thursday, 12th November, 2026
Old Students Return/Registrations/Payments
Friday, 20th – 27th November, 2026
Week 1: Lectures (All students)
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Senate
30th November – 4th December, 2026
Week 2: Lectures
Saturday, 5th December, 2026
Convocation Ceremony
7th – 11th December, 2026
Week 3: Lectures
14th – 18th December, 2026
Week 4: Lectures
22nd – 31st December, 2026
Christmas Break
1st January, 2027
New Year Holiday
5th – 8th January, 2027
Week 5: Lectures
11th – 15th January, 2027
Week 6: Lectures
18th – 22nd January, 2027
Week 7: Lectures
25th – 29th January, 2027
Week 8: Lectures
Thursday, January 28th, 2027
Senate
1st – 5th February, 2027
Week 9: Lectures
8th – 12th February, 2027
Week 10: Lectures
Saturday, February 13th, 2027
45th Matriculation Ceremony
15th – 19th February, 2027
Week 11: Lectures
22nd – 26th February, 2027
Week 12: Lectures
Thursday, February 25th, 2027
Senate
1st – 5th March, 2027
Revision/Lecture Free Week
8th – 12th March, 2027
Commencement of Harmattan Semester Exams
Wednesday 10th – Thursday 11th March, 2027
EID EL-FITRI HOLIDAYS
15th – 19th March, 2027
Continuation of Harmattan Semester Exams
22nd – 26th March, 2027
End of Harmattan Semester Exams
27th March, 2027
Commencement of Harmattan Semester Break