2026 Academic Year
Academic Calendar
Key dates, term schedules, examination periods, and public holidays for the 2026 academic year.
Term 1
January 13 – April 4, 2026
Jan 13Term 1 begins — classes resume
Jan 20Late registration deadline
Feb 1Heroes' Day (public holiday)
Feb 17–21Mid-term assessments
Mar 16–20End-of-term examinations
Mar 27Report cards distributed
Apr 4Term 1 ends
Term 2
April 28 – July 18, 2026
Apr 28Term 2 begins
May 1Labour Day (public holiday)
May 12Late registration deadline
Jun 1–5Mid-term assessments
Jun 15–19TVET practical evaluations
Jul 1Independence Day (public holiday)
Jul 6–10End-of-term examinations
Jul 17Report cards distributed
Jul 18Term 2 ends
Term 3
August 18 – November 20, 2026
Aug 18Term 3 begins
Aug 25Late registration deadline
Sep 15–19Mid-term assessments
Oct 5–9Career week & industry visits
Oct 19–23TVET national practical exams (L5)
Nov 2–6End-of-year examinations
Nov 13Awards ceremony & graduation
Nov 16Report cards distributed
Nov 20Term 3 ends — academic year closes
Public Holidays 2026
Heroes' DayFebruary 1
Genocide Against the Tutsi Commemoration DayApril 7
Labour DayMay 1
Independence DayJuly 1
Liberation DayJuly 4
Assumption DayAugust 15
Christmas DayDecember 25
Boxing DayDecember 26
Classes are suspended on all public holidays. Make-up sessions may be scheduled at the discretion of the administration.
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Registration is open for the 2026 academic year. Apply now to secure your spot.