Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi, has officially published the complete academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. The schedule outlines activities for all undergraduate students, including resumption dates, registrations, lecture periods, examinations, and holiday breaks.

This rewritten guide breaks down the calendar into an easy-to-read format, helping students, parents, and staff plan effectively throughout the academic year.

Overview of SAZU 2025/2026 Academic Session

The 2025/2026 academic year runs from December 2025 to October 2026, divided into two semesters:

• First Semester: Begins on 1 December 2025 and ends with a four-week break in April 2026.
  
• Second Semester: Starts on 13 April 2026 and ends with a long break beginning late July 2026.
  

The calendar includes key academic activities, examinations, matriculation, and national and religious public holidays.

About Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU)

Formerly known as Bauchi State University, Gadau (BASUG), SAZU operates across multiple faculties and offers a broad range of academic programmes.

The calendar below follows the official version released by the management, with all dates presented exactly as approved.

FIRST SEMESTER

First Semester Academic Schedule

The first semester includes registration, lectures, GST exams, main examinations, and breaks.

First Semester Key Dates (2025/2026)

Activity	Date	Duration
Resumption & Registration	Mon 1 Dec – Sun 14 Dec 2025	2 weeks
Late Registration	Mon 15 Dec – Fri 19 Dec 2025	5 days
Lectures (All UG Students)	Mon 1 Dec 2025 – Fri 20 Feb 2026	12 weeks
Christmas Break	Thu 25 – Fri 26 Dec 2025	2 days
New Year Holiday	Thu 1 Jan 2026	1 day
Matriculation & Orientation	Wed 7 Jan 2026	1 day
GST Examination	Mon 23 – Sat 28 Feb 2026	1 week
Main Examinations	Mon 2 – Sat 14 Mar 2026	2 weeks
Ed-el-Fitr	Thu 19 – Fri 20 Mar 2026	2 days
Semester Break	Mon 16 Mar – Sun 12 Apr 2026	4 weeks
Good Friday & Easter Monday	Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr 2026	2 days

Important Notes for First Semester

• Registration takes place during the first two weeks of December.
  
• Lectures last for 12 consecutive weeks, excluding public holidays.
  
• GST exams come before the main examination period.
  
• A four-week semester break includes Ed-el-Fitr and Easter holidays.
  

SECOND SEMESTER

Second Semester Academic Schedule

The second semester begins after the semester break and includes lectures, GST exams, main examinations, and the end-of-session vacation.

Second Semester Key Dates (2025/2026)

Activity	Date	Duration
Resumption & Registration	Mon 13 – Sat 18 Apr 2026	1 week
Lectures (All UG Students)	Mon 13 Apr – Fri 3 Jul 2026	12 weeks
Ed-el-Kabir	Wed 27 – Thu 28 May 2026	2 days
Democracy Day	Fri 12 Jun 2026	1 day
GST Examination	Mon 6 – Fri 10 Jul 2026	1 week
Main Examinations	Mon 13 – Sat 25 Jul 2026	2 weeks
End-of-Session Break	Mon 27 Jul – Sun 18 Oct 2026	12 weeks
Independence Day	Thu 1 Oct 2026	1 day

Important Notes for Second Semester

• Lectures run for 12 weeks from mid-April to early July.
  
• Students observe short breaks for Ed-el-Kabir and Democracy Day.
  
• Main examinations take place in July, followed by a long end-of-session holiday.
  

Public Holidays and Major Events (2025/2026)

The academic session includes several national and religious holidays:

• Christmas: 25–26 December 2025
  
• New Year: 1 January 2026
  
• Ed-el-Fitr: 19–20 March 2026
  
• Good Friday & Easter Monday: 3–6 April 2026
  
• Ed-el-Kabir: 27–28 May 2026
  
• Democracy Day: 12 June 2026
  
• Independence Day: 1 October 2026
  

Matriculation and Orientation: 7 January 2026
GST Exams: Held once each semester
Main Examinations: Conclude each semester