Federal Polytechnic Idah Academic Calendar 2025/2026
The Federal Polytechnic, Idah, has released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session. This calendar applies to all new and returning students of the institution. It clearly outlines the order of academic activities and important events that will take place throughout the session, including lectures, examinations, breaks, and public holidays.
The academic calendar serves as a guide for students, helping them know what to expect and when each activity is scheduled to happen during the session. Whether you are a fresher or a returning student of the Federal Polytechnic, Idah, you are advised to follow this calendar closely so you do not miss any important academic or administrative activity.
Scroll below to see the full academic calendar as released by the school management. You may also download it in PDF format and keep it for easy reference whenever you need to confirm any date or activity.
Federal Polytechnic Idah Academic Calendar
Below is the approved academic calendar for the Federal Polytechnic, Idah, for the 2025/2026 academic session. The calendar is presented in clearly segmented tables to show activities for regular students and SIWES students separately.
Students are advised to carefully follow the section that applies to them, take note of all dates and deadlines, and ensure they do not miss any important academic or administrative activity during the session.
First and Semesters for New and Returning Students (Excluding SIWES Students)
| S/N | Event / Activity | Date(s) | Duration | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verification of 2024/2025 1st and 3rd Semester Main/Carryover Examination Results | 1–8 Sept., 2025 | 1 Week | — |
| 2 | Computation of 2024/2025 1st and 3rd Semester Main/Carryover Results | 9–15 Sept., 2025 | 1 Week | — |
| 3 | School Boards Meeting to Consider Results | 16–17 Sept., 2025 | 2 Days | — |
| 4 | Academic Board Committee on Results (Consideration) | 18–19 Sept., 2025 | 2 Days | — |
| 5 | Release of First Admission List | 25 Sept., 2025 | — | — |
| 6 | Release of Supplementary Admission List | 9 Oct., 2025 | — | — |
| 7 | Resumption | 11 Oct., 2025 | — | — |
| 8 | Registration | 13–24 Oct., 2025 | 2 Weeks | — |
| 9 | Lectures Begin | 20 Oct., 2025 | — | — |
| 10 | Late Registration | 27 Oct.–3 Nov., 2025 | 1 Week | — |
| 11 | Submission of First Continuous Assessment | 17 Nov., 2025 | — | — |
| 12 | Submission of Second Continuous Assessment | 15 Dec., 2025 | — | — |
| 13 | Rector’s Cup Competition | 3–20 Dec., 2025 | 12 Days | — |
| 14 | End-of-Year Break | 21 Dec., 2025–3 Jan., 2026 | 2 Weeks | Holiday |
| 15 | Lectures Continue | 4 Jan., 2026 | — | — |
| 16 | Orientation for New Students | 26–30 Jan., 2026 | 3 Days | — |
| 17 | Matriculation for New Students | 31 Jan., 2026 | — | — |
| 18 | Submission of Students’ Registration Files | 7–10 Feb., 2026 | 4 Days | — |
| 19 | Late Submission of Registration Files | 9–13 Feb., 2026 | 5 Days | — |
| 20 | Revision Week | 8–14 Feb., 2026 | 1 Week | — |
| 21 | Semester Examinations | 15 Feb.–7 March, 2026 | 3 Weeks | — |
| 22 | Semester Break | 8–20 March, 2026 | 2 Weeks | — |
3rd Semester for SIWES Students
| S/N | Event / Activity | Date(s) | Duration | Remark |
| 1 | Resumption | 19 Nov., 2025 | — | — |
| 2 | Registration | 1–8 Dec., 2025 | 1 Week | — |
| 3 | Lectures Begin | 8 Dec., 2025 | — | — |
| 4 | Low Week | 15–19 Dec., 2025 | 1 Week | — |
| 5 | End-of-Year Break | 21 Dec., 2025–3 Jan., 2026 | 2 Weeks | Holiday |
| 6 | Lectures Continue | 4 Jan., 2026 | — | — |
| 7 | Submission of First Continuous Assessment | 15 Jan., 2026 | — | — |
| 8 | Rector’s Cup Competition | 2–13 Feb., 2026 | 12 Days | — |
| 9 | Submission of Second Continuous Assessment | 10 Feb., 2026 | — | — |
| 10 | Revision Week | 14–21 Feb., 2026 | 1 Week | — |
| 11 | Semester Examinations | 22 Feb.–7 March, 2026 | 2 Weeks | — |
| 12 | Semester Break | 8–20 March, 2026 | 2 Weeks | — |
2nd and 4th Semesters for All Students
| S/N | Event / Activity | Date(s) | Duration | Remark |
| 1 | Resumption | 22 March, 2026 | — | — |
| 2 | Registration | 23–30 March, 2026 | 1 Week | — |
| 3 | Lectures Begin | 30 March, 2026 | — | — |
| 4 | Late Registration | 30 March–4 April, 2026 | 1 Week | — |
| 5 | Verification of 2025/2026 1st and 3rd Semester Results | 6–13 April, 2026 | 1 Week | — |
| 6 | Computation of 2025/2026 1st and 3rd Semester Results | 13–20 April, 2026 | 1 Week | — |
| 7 | School Boards Meeting to Consider Results | 21–22 April, 2026 | 2 Days | — |
| 8 | Academic Board Committee on Results | 23–24 April, 2026 | 2 Days | — |
| 9 | Submission of First Continuous Assessment Scores | 4 May, 2026 | — | — |
| 10 | Submission of Questions for External Moderation | 5 May, 2026 | 1 Day | — |
| 11 | Election into Registered Unions and Associations | 27–28 May, 2026 | 2 Days | — |
| 12 | Students’ Union Government Election (Manifesto) | 29 May, 2026 | — | — |
| 13 | Students’ Union Government Election (Voting) | 30 May, 2026 | 1 Day | — |
| 14 | Submission of Second Continuous Assessment Scores | June, 2026 | — | — |
| 15 | Revision Week | 8–13 June, 2026 | 6 Days | — |
| 16 | Semester Examinations | 15 June–4 July, 2026 | 3 Weeks | — |
| 17 | SIWES Begins | 6 July, 2026 | — | — |
2026/2027 Academic Session (Carryover Activities)
| Event | Date(s) | Duration |
| Verification of 2025/2026 2nd and 4th Semester Results | 3–10 Aug., 2026 | 1 Week |
| Computation of 2025/2026 2nd and 4th Semester Results | 10–17 Aug., 2026 | 1 Week |
| School Boards Meeting on Results | 18–19 Aug., 2026 | 2 Days |
| Academic Board Committee on Results | 20–21 Aug., 2026 | 2 Days |
| Arrival of New and Returning Students (Excluding SIWES) | 4 Sept., 2026 | — |
Routine Activities and Public Holidays
| Event | Date |
| Regular Academic Board Meeting | Every last Thursday of the month |
| National Independence Day | 1 Oct., 2025 |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec., 2025 |
| New Year’s Day | 1 Jan., 2026 |
| Eid-el-Fitr (Tentative) | 20–21 March, 2026 |
| Good Friday | 3 April, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | 5 April, 2026 |
| Easter Monday | 6 April, 2026 |
| Workers’ Day | 1 May, 2026 |
| Eid-el-Kabir (Tentative) | 27–28 May, 2026 |
| Democracy Day | 12 June, 2026 |
| Eid-el-Maulud (Tentative) | 16 Aug., 2026 |
You are advised to follow this academic calendar judiciously and plan your academic activities accordingly. Keep an eye out for further updates or possible changes, as the school management may make adjustments when necessary.
Share this academic calendar with your colleagues and friends so everyone stays informed.
