The Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ) has released its approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session, outlining a structured roadmap for academic activities across undergraduate and NCE programmes.
The calendar serves as an essential guide for students, staff, and stakeholders, helping them plan effectively for registration, lectures, examinations, breaks, and institutional events.
Keep reading as we have provided a comprehensive breakdown of the FUEZ academic calendar for 2025/2026, including tables for clarity and explanations of each phase of the session.
FUEZ Approved Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Session
Below is the complete academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session at FUEZ.
NCE (Regular) Academic Calendar 2025/2026
Programme | Semester | Activity | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NCE Regular | First | Semester Period | Mon. 5 Jan – Fri. 17 Apr 2026 | 16 Weeks |
NCE Regular | First | T.P & SIWES (NCE III) | Mon. 5 Jan – Fri. 16 Jan 2026 | 2 Weeks |
NCE Regular | First | Registration | Mon. 19 Jan – Fri. 13 Mar 2026 | 8 Weeks |
NCE Regular | First | Lectures | Sat. 14 Mar – Mon. 6 Apr 2026 | — |
NCE Regular | First | Mid Semester / Eid al-Fitr / Easter Break | Sat. 14 Mar – Mon. 6 Apr 2026 | — |
NCE Regular | First | Lectures Continue | Tue. 7 Apr – Fri. 22 May 2026 | 7 Weeks |
NCE Regular | First | Workers' Day | Fri. 1 May 2026 | 1 Day |
NCE Regular | First | Eid Kabir Break | Sat. 23 May – Fri. 29 May 2026 | 1 Week |
NCE Regular | First | Examination | Mon. 1 Jun – Fri. 19 Jun 2026 | 3 Weeks |
NCE Regular | First | Democracy Day | Fri. 12 Jun 2026 | 1 Day |
NCE Regular | First | End of Semester Break | Sat. 20 Jun – Sun. 5 Jul 2026 | 2 Weeks |
NCE Regular | Second | Lectures | Mon. 6 Jul – Fri. 21 Aug 2026 | 7 Weeks |
NCE Regular | Second | Mid Semester / Eid Maulud Break | Sat. 22 Aug – Sun. 30 Aug 2026 | 1 Week |
NCE Regular | Second | Lectures Continue | Mon. 31 Aug – Fri. 23 Oct 2026 | 8 Weeks |
NCE Regular | Second | Independence Day | Thu. 1 Oct 2026 | 1 Day |
NCE Regular | Second | Examination | Mon. 26 Oct – Fri. 13 Nov 2026 | 3 Weeks |
NCE Part Time Academic Calendar 2025/2026
Programme | Semester | Activity | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NCE Part Time | First | Registration (Returning Students) | 8 Dec – 19 Dec 2025 | 2 Weeks |
NCE Part Time | First | Christmas/New Year Break | 22 Dec 2025 – 10 Jan 2026 | 2 Weeks |
NCE Part Time | First | First Segment Lectures | 9 Jan – 28 Feb 2026 | 8 Weeks |
NCE Part Time | First | First Segment Exams | 6 Mar – 14 Mar 2026 | 2 Weeks |
NCE Part Time | First | Sallah Break | 20 – 21 Mar 2026 | 1 Week |
NCE Part Time | First | Exams Continue | 27 – 28 Mar 2026 | 1 Week |
NCE Part Time | First | Easter Break | 3 – 4 Apr 2026 | 1 Week |
NCE Part Time | First | Exams Continue | 10 – 11 Apr 2026 | 1 Week |
NCE Part Time | First | Second Segment Lectures | 17 Apr – 23 May 2026 | 6 Weeks |
NCE Part Time | First | Sallah Break | 29 – 30 May 2026 | 1 Week |
NCE Part Time | First | Lectures Continue | 15 Jun – 20 Jun 2026 | 2 Weeks |
NCE Part Time | First | Democracy Day | 12 Jun 2026 | 1 Day |
NCE Part Time | First | Second Segment Exams | 26 Jun – 18 Jul 2026 | 4 Weeks |
NCE Part Time | Second | First Segment Lectures | 24 Jul – 12 Sep 2026 | 8 Weeks |
NCE Part Time | Second | First Segment Exams | 18 Sep – 4 Oct 2026 | 3 Weeks |
NCE Part Time | Second | Teaching Practice (NCE IV) | 24 Jul – 4 Dec 2026 | 3 Months |
NCE Part Time | Second | Second Segment Lectures | 9 Oct – 28 Nov 2026 | 8 Weeks |
NCE Part Time | Second | Second Segment Exams | 4 Dec – 19 Dec 2026 | 3 Weeks |
Undergraduate Academic Calendar 2025/2026
Programme | Semester | Activity | Dates | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Undergraduate | First | Registration | Mon. 5 Jan – Fri. 16 Jan 2026 | 2 Weeks |
Undergraduate | First | Lectures | Mon. 19 Jan – Fri. 13 Mar 2026 | 8 Weeks |
Undergraduate | First | Mid Semester / Eid al-Fitr / Easter Break | Sat. 14 Mar – Mon. 6 Apr 2026 | — |
Undergraduate | First | Lectures Continue | Tue. 7 Apr – Fri. 22 May 2026 | 7 Weeks |
Undergraduate | First | Workers' Day | Fri. 1 May 2026 | 1 Day |
Undergraduate | First | Eid Kabir Break | Sat. 23 May – Fri. 29 May 2026 | 1 Week |
Undergraduate | First | Examination | Mon. 1 Jun – Fri. 19 Jun 2026 | 3 Weeks |
Undergraduate | First | Democracy Day | Fri. 12 Jun 2026 | 1 Day |
Undergraduate | First | End of Semester Break | Sat. 20 Jun – Sun. 5 Jul 2026 | 2 Weeks |
Undergraduate | Second | Lectures | Mon. 6 Jul – Fri. 21 Aug 2026 | 7 Weeks |
Undergraduate | Second | Mid Semester / Eid Maulud Break | Sat. 22 Aug – Sun. 30 Aug 2026 | 1 Week |
Undergraduate | Second | Lectures Continue | Mon. 31 Aug – Fri. 23 Oct 2026 | 8 Weeks |
Undergraduate | Second | Independence Day | Thu. 1 Oct 2026 | 1 Day |
Undergraduate | Second | Examination | Mon. 26 Oct – Fri. 13 Nov 2026 | 3 Weeks |
FUEZ Orientation and Matriculation for New Students 2025/2026
For freshly admitted undergraduate students, two important events were held in April 2026. The orientation programme took place on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, at Dr A.A. Ladan Hall, starting at 10:00 am.
The Matriculation Ceremony followed the next day, on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, at Dr M.I. Maccido Hall, also beginning at 10:00 am.
These events mark the formal induction of new students into the university community. FUEZ matriculated over 5,000 pioneer undergraduate students during the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony, making it a landmark event in the institution's history.
FUEZ New Student Registration Process for 2025/2026
For newly admitted undergraduate students, registration for the 2025/2026 session opened on Monday, 1 December 2025, ahead of the official academic calendar start date of 5 January 2026.
The process, coordinated through the Office of the Registrar, required students to follow a specific sequence of steps:
Students are required to generate a Remita payment slip for the acceptance fee of N5,000 through the FUEZ student portal and make payment at ZAFEC Microfinance Bank.
After payment confirmation at the Bursary Department, students download and print their admission letter from the portal, generate a fresh registration Remita slip, and complete further departmental and faculty registration steps.
All students need to use ZAFEC Microfinance Bank exclusively for all payments, as the university does not accept payments made through any other channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the FUEZ academic calendar include semester breaks?
A: Yes, the calendar includes mid semester breaks, public holidays, and end of semester breaks for both first and second semesters.
Q: Can the FUEZ academic calendar change?
A: Yes, the Federal University of Education, Zaria, may adjust the academic calendar due to administrative decisions or unforeseen circumstances.
Q: Is the academic calendar the same for all programmes?
A: Generally, yes. However, some programmes may have slight variations depending on departmental requirements.
Q: Does the academic calendar include orientation for new students?
A: Yes, orientation and matriculation activities for new students are usually included in the early part of the session.
Q: Why is the FUEZ academic calendar important?
A: It helps students plan their studies, track deadlines, prepare for exams, and avoid missing important academic activities.
Q: Do fresh and returning students follow the same calendar?
A: Yes, both categories generally follow the same academic calendar, although freshers may have additional orientation schedules.
Q: How often is the FUEZ academic calendar released?
A: It is released once every academic session and updated if necessary by the university management.
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