UNIMAID Christmas and New Year Holidays: Office Closure and Resumption Schedule
Summary
UNIMAID closes for Christmas at 4 p.m. Dec 24, resumes Dec 29. Closes for New Year at 4 p.m. Dec 31, resumes Jan 2. Essential services (security, health) operate throughout holidays.
UNIMAID Christmas and New Year Holidays: Office Closure and Resumption Schedule
Holiday Closure Notice
The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) announces office closure schedules for Christmas and New Year public holidays. The university will observe staggered closures and resumptions for both holiday periods.
Christmas Period Schedule
Closure
Closing Time: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Public Holidays
- December 25, 2025: Christmas Day
- December 26, 2025: Boxing Day
Resumption
Offices Reopen: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
New Year Period Schedule
Closure
Closing Time: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Public Holiday
- January 1, 2026: New Year's Day
Resumption
Offices Reopen: Friday, January 2, 2026
Essential Services
The university will maintain essential services throughout the holiday period to ensure continuous operations and campus security.
Essential services include:
- Security operations
- Health and medical services
- Power and utilities
- Critical maintenance
Instructions for Staff and Students
Administrative Staff
- Close offices at 4:00 p.m. on December 24 and December 31
- Resume work at 8:00 a.m. on December 29 and January 2
- Secure all offices and equipment before holiday closure
Essential Services Personnel
- Report for duty according to your holiday roster
- Maintain continuous coverage during closure periods
- Follow supervisor directives for holiday duty schedule
Students
- Plan travel arrangements around these dates
- Administrative services unavailable during closures
- Emergency services remain accessible
- Monitor university announcements for academic calendar updates
Office Hours Summary
| Period | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 4:00 p.m. | Close | Christmas break begins |
| Dec 25-26 | Closed | Public holidays |
| Dec 29, 8:00 a.m. | Open | Offices resume |
| Dec 31, 4:00 p.m. | Close | New Year break begins |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Closed | Public holiday |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Open | Offices resume |
Official Communication
This announcement was issued by the Office of the Registrar and distributed to all members of staff and students. Copies were sent to university leadership including the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, and Bursar for awareness and compliance.
What the University Community Should Know
- These are official federal public holidays
- The university follows the standard government holiday calendar
- Essential services ensure campus operations never fully stop
- Plan personal and academic activities around these closure periods
- Regular academic schedule continues after the holidays
