Knowing your academic calendar early makes school life easier to manage. It helps you plan registration, lectures, revision, and personal activities without confusion or missed deadlines.
The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) has officially released the Senate approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The schedule outlines important dates for registration, lectures, assessments, examinations, and semester breaks.
Below is the complete breakdown of the ATBU academic calendar for both first and second semesters.
ATBU Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Overview
The calendar covers:
Registration periods
Resumption dates
Lecture schedules
Continuous assessments
Examination periods
Semester holidays
Students are advised to follow the dates closely to avoid missing important academic activities.
ATBU First Semester Academic Calendar 2025/2026
Registration and Resumption Schedule
Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
Online Registration (All Students) | December 15, 2025 to January 5, 2026 |
Returning Students Resume | January 5, 2026 |
Lectures Begin (Returning Students) | January 6, 2026 |
New Students Resume | January 12, 2026 |
Physical Registration (Returning Students) | January 5 to 16, 2026 |
Physical Registration (New Students) | January 12 to 16, 2026 |
Late Registration (with penalty) | January 19 to 23, 2026 |
Complete school fees payment and registrations on top. See the ATBU school fees schedule here.
Academic Activities First Semester
Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
Deferment Application Window | January 6 to February 3, 2026 |
Continuous Assessment Period | February 23 to March 3, 2026 |
First Semester Examinations | April 8 to May 6, 2026 |
Student Holiday | May 7 to June 22, 2026 |
Matriculation and orientation for new students will be announced later by the university. For new students, endeavour to print your admission letter after confirming your name on the admission list.
Public Holidays During the First Semester
The semester includes the following holidays:
Christmas and New Year break
Eid El Fitr: March 20 to 23, 2026
Good Friday and Easter: April 3 to 6, 2026
Workers' Day: May 1, 2026
Eid El Kabir: May 27 to 28, 2026
ATBU Second Semester Academic Calendar 2025/2026
The second semester begins after the first semester holiday ends.
Registration and Lecture Schedule
Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
Students Resume | June 22, 2026 |
Course Registration | June 22 to 26, 2026 |
Lectures Begin | June 23, 2026 |
Late Registration (with penalty) | June 29 to July 2, 2026 |
Academic Activities Second Semester
Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
Deferment Application Window | June 23 to July 21, 2026 |
Course Add and Drop Period | July 21 to 23, 2026 |
Continuous Assessment Period | August 3 to 14, 2026 |
Second Semester Examinations | September 14 to October 12, 2026 |
Student Holiday | October 13 to December 29, 2026 |
Public Holidays During the Second Semester
The following holidays are included in the schedule:
Eid Al-Maulud: August 26, 2026
Independence Day: October 1, 2026
ATBU Administrative Timeline
In addition to student activities, the calendar includes administrative schedules.
Activity | Period |
|---|---|
Senate Business Committee Meetings | June and November 2026 |
Senate Examination Meetings | June and November 2026 |
Result Processing | After each semester's examination |
Academic Staff Annual Leave | November 17 to December 29, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When will ATBU resume for the 2025/2026 academic session?
A: The resumption date for returning students will resume on January 5, 2026, while new students will resume on January 12, 2026.
Q: When does ATBU's second semester start?
A: The second semester will begin on June 22, 2026.
Q: When will ATBU's first semester examinations start?
A: First semester examinations will begin on April 8, 2026, and end on May 6, 2026.
Q: When is ATBU second semester examination scheduled?
A: Second semester examinations will run from September 14 to October 12, 2026.
Q: Is there a late registration period at ATBU?
A: Yes. Late registration is scheduled from January 19 to 23, 2026, for the first semester and from June 29 to July 2, 2026, for the second semester.
Q: When does the long holiday begin after the second semester?
A: The student holiday begins on October 13, 2026, and ends on December 29, 2026.
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