The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has officially released the approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session. This comprehensive roadmap outlines all critical dates covering admission confirmation, registration windows, lecture periods, mid-semester breaks, examinations, result moderation cycles, and public holiday observances.
Structured to provide absolute clarity for the entire university community, the calendar details distinct timelines for both newly admitted freshmen and returning students across the First and Second Semesters.
All students, academic personnel, and administrative units are strongly advised to review the official schedule meticulously and align their personal and academic preparations accordingly.
UDUS 2026/2027 Academic Calendar At A Glance
Detailed Semester Breakdown
FIRST SEMESTER 2026/2027
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October 12 – November 7, 2026: Confirmation of admission and comprehensive registration for all newly admitted students. Freshers must present all mandatory credentials before the deadline.
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October 26 – November 7, 2026: Online registration window for returning students.
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November 9 – December 19, 2026: Official commencement of first-semester lectures.
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December 21 – December 26, 2026: First-semester mid-semester break (incorporating the Christmas and Boxing Day public holidays).
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December 28, 2026 – February 13, 2027: Resumption and continuation of first-semester lectures.
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February 15 – March 20, 2027: First-semester examinations spanning an intensive five-week assessment period.
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March 22 – April 10, 2027: Marking, grading, and internal departmental moderation of first-semester examination results.
SECOND SEMESTER 2026/2027
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April 12 – May 29, 2027: Second-semester lectures officially kick off following the conclusion of result moderation.
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May 31 – June 5, 2027: Second-semester mid-semester break.
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June 7 – July 17, 2027: Continuation and finalization of second-semester lectures and coursework.
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July 19 – August 14, 2027: Second-semester comprehensive examinations.
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August 16 – September 18, 2027: End-of-session examination marking, result moderation, and formal consideration of results by the University Senate.
Provisional Public Holiday Schedule
The approved calendar accounts for the observation of major national and religious public holidays throughout the session:
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Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day
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Saturday, December 26, 2026: Boxing Day
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Friday, January 1, 2027: New Year’s Day
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Tuesday, March 9, 2027: Id-el-Fitr (Provisional)
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Friday, March 26, 2027: Good Friday
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Monday, March 29, 2027: Easter Monday
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Saturday, May 1, 2027: Workers’ Day
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Monday, May 17, 2027: Id-el-Kabir (Provisional)
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Saturday, June 12, 2027: Democracy Day
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Saturday, August 14, 2027: Id-el-Maulud (Provisional)
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Friday, October 1, 2027: National Independence Day
(Note: Islamic holiday dates are provisional and subject to official moon-sighting confirmations).
Critical Student Advisory
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For Fresh Students: Ensure your admission confirmation and registration processes are fully completed between October 12 and November 7, 2026. Keep all documentation secure to avoid clearance delays.
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For Returning Students: Complete your course registration within the October 26 to November 7, 2026 window to maintain active student status.
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Academic Vigilance: Take note of major examination brackets—specifically the first-semester exams starting February 15, 2027, and second-semester exams starting July 19, 2027.
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Official Channels: Always monitor official UDUS communication channels for prompt updates, circulars, or minor institutional adjustments.
Conclusion: Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto is fully prepared for an academically robust 2026/2027 session running through September 2027, culminating in the opening of the 2027/2028 session on September 20, 2027. We wish all students a successful and rewarding academic year!
