Federal Polytechnic Idah Academic Calendar 2025/2026: Key Dates and Semester Schedule

Federal Polytechnic, Idah has released the official academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session, covering all student categories including regular students and SIWES participants.

First Semester Key Dates (Regular Students)

Admission and Registration

• First Admission List: September 25, 2025
• Supplementary List: October 9, 2025
• Student Resumption: October 11, 2025
• Registration Period: October 13-24, 2025
• Lecture Commencement: October 20, 2025

New Student Activities

• Orientation Program: January 26-30, 2026
• Matriculation Ceremony: January 31, 2026

Examinations and Break

• First Semester Examinations: February 16 - March 7, 2026
• Semester Break: March 8-20, 2026

SIWES Students Schedule (Third Semester)

• Resumption: November 29, 2025 (earlier than regular students)
• Lectures Begin: December 8, 2025
• Examinations: February 23 - March 7, 2026

Second Semester (All Students)

• Resumption: March 22, 2026
• Lectures Begin: March 30, 2026
• Duration: 14 weeks of lectures
• Examinations: June 15 - July 4, 2026
• SIWES Commencement: July 6, 2026

Public Holidays (No Classes)

• National Independence Day: October 1, 2025
• Christmas Day: December 25, 2025
• Eid El-Fitr: March 20-21, 2026 (tentative, subject to Islamic calendar)
• Workers' Day: May 1, 2026
• Democracy Day: June 12, 2026

End of Year Break

• Break Period: December 21, 2025 - January 3, 2026
• Students may travel home for Christmas and New Year
• Campus activities resume January 4, 2026

Preparation for 2026/2027 Session

• Results Verification and Computation: August 3-17, 2026
• New Session Student Arrival: September 5, 2026

Important Planning Information

For New Students

• Watch for admission list on September 25 or October 9
• Resume on October 11, 2025
• Register during October 13-24 period
• Attend orientation January 26-30, 2026
• Participate in matriculation January 31, 2026

For Returning Students

• Resume October 11, 2025
• Complete registration October 13-24
• Prepare for first semester exams February 16 - March 7
• Return from break March 22, 2026 for second semester

For SIWES Students

• Resume earlier: November 29, 2025
• Attend lectures from December 8
• Complete exams by March 7, 2026
• Begin industrial attachment July 6, 2026

Why This Calendar Matters

• Plan your academic year in advance
• Schedule work, travel, and personal commitments
• Know registration and exam deadlines
• Prepare for orientation and matriculation
• Understand break periods for travel planning

Official Authority

• Issued By: Dr. Abu Onoja, Director of Academic Planning
• Distributed To: All relevant institutional offices and stakeholders
• Institution: Federal Polytechnic, Idah