ATBU Academic Calendar 2025/2026: Complete Schedule for Both Semesters
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Summary
ATBU releases complete academic calendar for 2025/2026. First semester: Registration Dec 15-Jan 5, lectures Jan 6, exams April 8-May 6. Second semester: June 22 resumption, exams Sept 14-Oct 12.
ATBU Academic Calendar 2025/2026: Complete Schedule for Both Semesters
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session. The comprehensive schedule, issued by the Office of the Registrar, outlines critical dates for registration, lectures, examinations, and breaks across both first and second semesters.
First Semester 2025/2026
Registration and Resumption
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration (All Students) | December 15, 2025 - January 5, 2026 |
| Returning Students Resume | January 5, 2026 |
| Lectures Begin (Returning Students) | January 6, 2026 |
| Fresh Students Resume | January 12, 2026 |
| Physical Registration (Returning) | January 5-16, 2026 |
| Physical Registration (Freshers) | January 12-16, 2026 |
| Late Registration (with penalty) | January 19-23, 2026 |
Academic Activities - First Semester
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Deferment Applications Window | January 6 - February 3, 2026 |
| Matriculation & Orientation | Dates TBA by JAMB |
| Continuous Assessment Period | February 23 - March 3, 2026 |
| First Semester Examinations | April 8 - May 6, 2026 |
| Student Holiday | May 7 - June 22, 2026 |
Public Holidays - First Semester
- Christmas/New Year Break: December 2025 - Early January 2026
- Eid El-Fitr: March 20-23, 2026
- Good Friday/Easter: April 3-6, 2026
- Workers' Day: May 1, 2026
- Eid El Kabir: May 27-28, 2026
Second Semester 2025/2026
Registration and Resumption
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Students Resume | June 22, 2026 |
| Course Registration | June 22-26, 2026 |
| Lectures Begin | June 23, 2026 |
| Late Registration (with penalty) | June 29 - July 2, 2026 |
Academic Activities - Second Semester
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Deferment Applications Window | June 23 - July 21, 2026 |
| Course Add & Drop Period | July 21-23, 2026 |
| Continuous Assessment Period | August 3-14, 2026 |
| Second Semester Examinations | September 14 - October 12, 2026 |
| Student Holiday | October 13 - December 29, 2026 |
Public Holidays - Second Semester
- Eid El Maulud: August 26, 2026
- Independence Day: October 1, 2026
Administrative Schedule
Senate and Results Processing
- Senate Business Committee Meetings: June and November 2026
- Senate Examination Meetings: June and November 2026
- Result Processing: Following examinations in each semester
- Academic Staff Annual Leave: November 17 - December 29, 2026
Students are advised to save and reference this calendar throughout the 2025/2026 session to avoid missing critical deadlines.
