Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has approved its 2026/2027 academic calendar. Registration is scheduled for 4–16 January 2027, first-semester lectures begin on 11 January, and first-semester examinations run from 26 April to 15 May 2027. Second-semester examinations are scheduled for 13 September to 2 October 2027.
The dates appear in ABU’s Special Bulletin dated 25 September 2026. The bulletin says the university Senate approved the calendar at its meeting on 24 September 2026.
ABU 2026/2027 academic calendar at a glance
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration begins | 4 January 2027 |
| First-semester lectures begin | 11 January 2027 |
| First-semester examinations | 26 April–15 May 2027 |
| Second-semester lectures begin | 31 May 2027 |
| Second-semester examinations | 13 September–2 October 2027 |
The bulletin does not state a separate resumption date. It lists 4 January as the start of registration and 11 January as the start of lectures.
ABU first-semester academic calendar 2026/2027
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration | 4–16 January 2027 |
| Lectures | 11 January–6 March 2027 |
| Add/drop period | 25 January–6 February 2027 |
| Mid-semester break | 8–13 March 2027 |
| Lectures continue | 15 March–24 April 2027 |
| Final examinations | 26 April–15 May 2027 |
| End-of-semester break | 17–29 May 2027 |
ABU second-semester academic calendar 2026/2027
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 31 May–24 July 2027 |
| Add/drop period | 21 June–3 July 2027 |
| Mid-semester break | 26–31 July 2027 |
| Lectures continue | 2 August–11 September 2027 |
| Final examinations | 13 September–2 October 2027 |
When will ABU present 2026/2027 results to Senate?
The calendar schedules the presentation of graduating students’ first-semester results to Senate for 29 July 2027. The corresponding second-semester presentation is scheduled for 23 December 2027.
These are dates for presenting results to Senate. The bulletin does not say when individual students’ results will become available.
ABU states that national and state public holidays will be observed. Students should check subsequent university announcements for any changes to the approved calendar.
Source: Ahmadu Bello University, Special Bulletin, Volume 18, No. 61, 25 September 2026.