University of Benin (UNIBEN) Academic Calendar for 2025/2026 Session

Explore the full University of Benin (UNIBEN) academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session, including semester dates, registration schedules, and public holidays for all undergraduate programs.

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially released its 2025/2026 academic calendar for full-time undergraduate programmes. This detailed schedule outlines all key academic and administrative activities for both semesters — from registration and matriculation to examinations and holidays.

If you’re a UNIBEN fresher or returning student, this guide will help you plan your semester efficiently. You can also visit the official UNIBEN website for continuous updates and announcements.

First Semester (15 Weeks)

Important Dates and Activities

Monday, November 10, 2025 – Commencement of online clearance and registration for newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 session.
Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Freshers move into the halls of residence.
Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Monday, January 5, 2026 – Course registration period (6 weeks).
Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Returning students resume and occupy hostels.
Monday, November 24, 2025 – Lectures officially begin across all faculties.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – Orientation programme for new students.
Friday, December 19, 2025 – Matriculation ceremony for newly admitted students.
Monday, December 22, 2025 – Students vacate halls for the Christmas break.
Saturday, January 3, 2026 – Students return to hostels after the break.
Monday, January 5 – Friday, March 6, 2026 – Continuation of lectures in all faculties.
Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13, 2026 – Revision week for all students.
Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20, 2026 – Examinations for Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Optometry, Computing, Nursing, and Vocational & Technical Education (VTE).
Saturday, March 21, 2026 – CED (Entrepreneurial Development) Examinations.
Monday, March 23 – Thursday, April 2, 2026 – Examinations for other faculties, schools, and institutes.
Monday, March 28, 2026 – GST Examinations.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 – First Semester break begins; students vacate hostels.

Second Semester (15 Weeks)

Academic Schedule

Sunday, April 12, 2026 – Students return to hostels.
Monday, April 13, 2026 – Lectures begin in all faculties.
Friday, July 10, 2026 – Second Semester lectures end.
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026 – Revision week.
Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24, 2026 – Examinations begin for major faculties such as Education, Engineering, Sciences, Pharmacy, Basic Medical Sciences, Theatre Arts/Music, Nursing, and VTE.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 – CED Examinations.
Monday, July 27 – Friday, August 7, 2026 – Examinations continue for other faculties and institutes.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 – GST Examinations.
Sunday, August 9, 2026 – End of session; students vacate hostels.

Post-Examination Activities

Monday, August 10 – Monday, August 24, 2026 – Marking, grading, and assessment of examination scripts.
Monday, August 31 – Monday, September 7, 2026 – Departmental boards consider and release provisional results.
Monday, September 7 – Monday, September 14, 2026 – Faculty boards review and approve results.
Monday, September 14 – Friday, September 18, 2026 – Business Committee of Senate reviews examination outcomes.
Monday, September 21, 2026 – Senate meeting to finalize and approve final year results.
Monday, September 21, 2026 – Online clearance/registration begins for newly admitted students for the 2026/2027 academic session.

Public Holidays for 2025/2026 Academic Year

Here’s the list of official public holidays during the academic year:

December 25–26, 2025 – Christmas Holidays
January 1, 2026 – New Year’s Day
March 20, 2026 – Eid El-Fitr
April 3, 2026 – Good Friday
April 6, 2026 – Easter Monday
May 1, 2026 – Workers’ Day
May 27–28, 2026 – Id el Kabir
June 12, 2026 – Democracy Day
June 17, 2026 – Al-Hijra
August 26, 2026 – Id el Maulud
October 1, 2026 – Independence Day

How to Stay Updated on UNIBEN Academic Activities

To avoid missing important updates such as registration deadlines, results, and clearance schedules, students are advised to:

Regularly visit the UNIBEN official portal.
Follow the UNIBEN Facebook Page and other verified university social media accounts for announcements.
Download and use the UNIBEN Mobile App (available on Google Play Store) to access academic information easily.

Conclusion

The University of Benin 2025/2026 academic calendar serves as a vital guide for both fresh and returning students to plan their semester effectively. From registration to examinations and holidays, the university maintains a structured schedule to ensure smooth academic progress.

Stay informed and prepared for the session by visiting the UNIBEN website regularly. Share this article with other UNIBEN students so they don’t miss any key academic dates.