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.
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
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.
