FUTO Releases Complete Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has released the comprehensive academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session. The calendar outlines key dates for both Harmattan and Rain semesters.

Harmattan Semester Key Dates

• November 4, 2025: New students arrive on campus
• November 5, 2025: New student registration begins
• November 6, 2025: Returning students resume
• November 10, 2025 – February 27, 2026: Lecture period
• December 4, 2025: Convocation Ceremony
• December 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026: Christmas and New Year break
• February 14, 2026: Matriculation ceremony for new students
• March 2–6, 2026: Lecture-free and revision week
• March 9–27, 2026: Harmattan semester examinations
• March 16–19, 2026: Eid-El-Fitr holidays
• March 30, 2026: Semester break begins

Rain Semester Key Dates

• April 19, 2026: Semester commences with 14-week lecture period
• July 31, 2026: Revision week
• August 3–15, 2026: Rain semester examinations
• August 22, 2026: End-of-session break begins
• August 26, 2026: Eid-El-Maulud holiday

Important Notes

Students are advised to take note of all dates and plan accordingly. The Office of the Registrar has stated that this calendar provides a clear academic roadmap for both staff and students throughout the session.