NOUN Academic Calendar 2026/2027 Released (Key Dates & Schedule)

The School management of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has officially published the approved Academic Calendar through the Office of the Registrar (Academic Registry) for the first quarter of 2026. Explore more details on the key dates and deadline on the NOUN academic calendar provided here.

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) approved Academic timetable contains the schedule for 1st TMA, 2nd TMA, 3rd TMA Matriculation Ceremonies, Convocations, Eid El-Fitr, SIWES, examinations etc. The general public should take note of the activities on the National Open University of Nigeria academic calendar.

Academic Schedule for Admission and Exams

NOUN Admission Application form

The National Open University of Nigeria admission portal is open from January 1st to December 31st, 2026, for the entire academic year.

Special Students Events

• Orientation: Tue, 7 Apr 2026; and Tue, 8 Sept 2026
• Matriculation: Wed, 8 April 2026; and Wed, 9 Sep 2026
• 2026 convocation ceremonies: Fri, 17 Apr and Sat, 18 April 2026

Exams, marking and Result (main blocks)

• 2026_1 pen on paper examination: Tue, 21 Apr to Thu, 14 May 2026
• 2026_1 e-examination/marking exercise: Tue, 19 May to Sat, 13 Jun 2026
• 2026_2 pen on paper examination: Tue, 15 Sept to Fri, 9 Oct 2026
• 2026_2 e-examination/marking exercise: Tue, 13 Oct to Thu, 5 Nov 2026
• Release of 2026_1 results: Tue, 30 June 2026
• Release of 2026_2 results: Thu, 26 Nov 2026

Completion of 2025_1 virtual defence/moderation

• Possible duration: 2 weeks
• Dates: Mon, 5th to Fri, 30th Jan 2026

First semester 2026 academic session

• Registration of courses/examination: Mon, 5 Jan to Sun, 22 March 2026 (11 weeks)
• Opening of PAS for submission of 2025_2 projects and seminar courses: Monday, 5 Jan to Sat, 7 Feb 2026 (5 weeks)
• Facilitation of courses begins: Mon, 2 Feb to Sun, 5 April 2026 (8 weeks)
• First batch of 2025_2 virtual defence/moderation: Mon, 9th to Sat, 28 Feb 2026
• Operational meeting: Tue, 24 Feb 2026
• Academic policy committee meeting: Wed, 25 Feb 2026
• Award of honorary degrees meeting: Thu, 26 Feb 2026
• Inaugural lecture: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 (same day; Keep that in mind)

1st TMA

• Possible duration: 2 weeks
• Dates: Mon, 2nd to Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Other Activities

• Opening of PAS for continuous submission of 2025_2 projects and seminar courses: Sat, 14 Mar to Tue, 31st March, 2026 (2 weeks)
• Second batch of 2025_2 virtual defence/moderation

2nd TMA

• Possible duration: 2 weeks
• Dates: Mon, 16th to Sun, 29 Mar 2026

Eid El-Fitr

• Dates: Fri, 20 Mar to Sat, 21 Mar 2026

SIWES

• Possible duration: 2 weeks
• Dates: Mon, 23 March to Fri, 3 Apr 2026

Operational meeting

• Dates: Tue, 24 March 2026

3rd TMA

• Possible duration: 2 weeks
• Dates: Mon, 30 Mar to Sun, 12 Apr 2026

Public holidays and school events

• Good Friday holiday: Fri, 3 April 2026
• Easter Monday holiday: Mon, 6 Apr 2026
• Orientation: Tue, 7 Apr 2026
• Matriculation: Wed, 8 Apr 2026

Convocation and Exams

• 2026 convocation ceremonies: Fri, 17th and Sat, 18th April, 2026
• 2026_1 pen on paper examination: Tue, 21 Apr to Thu, 14 May 2026 (21 days)
• Workers’ Day: Fri, 1 May 2026
• 2026_1 e-examination/marking exercise: Tue, 19 May to Sat, 13 Jun 2026 (21days)
• Id el Kabir holiday: Wed, 27th and Thu, 28 May 2026

Projects and other Activities for 2026

• Opening of PAS for submission of 2026_1 projects and seminar courses: Mon, 1st to Sat, 20 June 2026
• First batch of 2026_1 virtual defence/moderation: Dates: not stated in the calendar extract
• Democracy Day: Dates: Fri, 12 Jun 2026
• Registration of courses/examination for 2nd semester 2026 academic session: Mon, 22 June to Sun, 5 Oct 2026 (11 weeks)
• Release of 2026_1 results: Tue, 30 Jun 2026
• Facilitation commences: Mon, 13 July to Sun, 6 Sept 2026 (8 weeks)

1st TMA

• Possible duration: 2 weeks
• Dates: Mon, 27 July to Sun, 9 Aug 2026

others:

• Opening of PAS for continuous submission of 2026_1 projects and seminar courses: Sat, 1 Aug to Sat, 15 Aug 2026 (2 weeks)
• Second batch of 2026_1 virtual defence/moderation

2nd TMA

• Possible duration: 2 weeks
• Dates: Mon, 10th to Sun, 23 Aug 2026

SIWES

• Possible duration: 2 weeks
• Dates: Mon, 24 Aug to Fri, 4 Sept 2026

Id el Maulud holiday

• Dates: Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Orientation and matriculation

• Orientation: Tue, 8 Sept 2026
• Matriculation: Wed, 9 Sep 2026

Activities that Follows

• 2026_2 pen on paper examination: Tue, 15 Sept to Fri, 9 October 2026
• Operational meeting: Tue, 22 Sept 2026
• National Day holiday: Thu, 1 Oct 2026
• Opening of PAS for submission of 2026_2 projects and seminar courses: Mon, 5th to Sat, 24 Oct 2026: 3 weeks
• First batch of 2026_2 virtual defence/moderation: Dates: not stated in the calendar extract
• 2026_2 e-examination/marking exercise: Tue, 13 Oct to Thu, 5 Nov 2026: 21 days
• Operational meetings: Tue, 24 Nov 2026
• Release of 2026_2 results: Thu, 26 Nov 2026
• Opening of the PAS for continuous submission of 2026_2 projects and seminar courses

The National Open University of Nigeria Academic calendar provides essential details for students to plan effectively for their Studies. Make sure you have your own copy of the NOUN Approved Calendar.

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