[Updated] CPUT Academic Calendar – 2026 Term Dates
The authority of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, CPUT has released its academic calendar also known as almanac for 2026 academic sessions, freshers and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar gives a sessional guide on the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, CPUT opening date for new and returning students 2025, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic schedule for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
The academic calendar gives a sessional guide on the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, CPUT opening date for new and returning students 2025, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic schedule for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
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CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR 2026 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2026 academic session as approved by the authority of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, CPUT.| Date(s) | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | New Year’s Day |
| 7 January 2026 | Lecturing staff commence duties |
| 12 January – 13 March 2026 | Lecturing staff term 1 duty period |
| 12 January – 27 February 2026 | Late registrations for returning students |
| 12 January – 30 January 2026 | Undergraduate enrollment for January intake |
| 12 January – 29 May 2026 | Applications for M & D Full Research Studies (new students) |
| 12 January – 27 February 2026 | Applications for Postgraduate Studies – New Students (Course-based qualifications) |
| 14 – 16 January 2026 | Re-assessment dates (sick/special & LSO) |
| 20 January – 6 February 2026 | Undergraduate enrollment for first-year students |
| 26 January – 13 March 2026 | Term 1 classes (35 days) |
| 26 January 2026 | Remarking/reviewing of scripts for final summative assessments (1st Semester) |
| 9 February – 13 March 2026 | Term 1 classes for First Years (25 days) |
| 9 February 2026 | Welcoming of First Year Students – Wellington Campus (10:00) |
| 10 February 2026 | Welcoming of First Year Students – District Six Campus (10:00) |
| 11 February 2026 | Welcoming of First Year Students – Bellville Campus (10:00) |
| 2 – 27 February 2026 | Late registrations for undergraduate studies |
| 6 February 2026 | Closing date for applications for exemptions and recognitions (Annual/First Semester) |
| 21 March 2026 | Human Rights Day |
| 23 March – 19 June 2026 | Lecturing staff term 2 duty period |
| 23 March – 8 May 2026 | Term 2 classes (31 days) |
| 27 March 2026 | Submission of question papers for First Semester exams |
| 3 April 2026 | Good Friday |
| 6 April 2026 | Family Day |
| 13 – 18 April 2026 | Autumn Graduation (6 days) |
| 27 April 2026 | Freedom Day |
| 1 May 2026 | Workers’ Day |
| 11 – 15 May 2026 | Study week for Term 1 |
| 18 May – 5 June 2026 | May/June assessment period |
| 13 March 2026 | Closing date for applications for 2026 M & D Full Research Studies |
| 15 June 2026 | University Holiday |
| 16 June 2026 | Youth Day |
| 19 June 2026 | Publication of results for May/June assessments (excluding FEBE) |
| 13 July – 4 September 2026 | Lecturing staff term 3 duty period |
| 13 July – 4 September 2026 | Term 3 classes (39 days) |
| 15 – 17 July 2026 | Re-assessment dates (sick/special & LSO) |
| 27 July 2026 | Remarking/reviewing of scripts for final summative assessments (2nd Semester) |
| 31 July 2026 | Closing date for applications for exemptions and recognitions (Second Semester) |
| 9 August 2026 | National Women’s Day |
| 10 August 2026 | National Women’s Day observed |
| 14 September – 11 December 2026 | Lecturing staff term 4 duty period |
| 14 September – 23 October 2026 | Term 4 classes (29 days) |
| 18 September 2026 | Submission of question papers for Second Semester exams |
| 24 September 2026 | Heritage Day |
| 26 – 30 October 2026 | Study week for Term 3 |
| 2 – 20 November 2026 | October/November assessment period |
| 18 December 2026 | Publication of results for Term 4 assessments |
| 16 December 2026 | Day of Reconciliation |
| 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day |
| 26 December 2026 | Day of Goodwill |
| 7 December 2026 | Publication of results for Term 3 assessments (excluding FEBE) |
| 10 December 2026 | Summer Graduation |
| 14 December 2026 | Publication of results for FEBE (Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment) |
Additional University Dates:
- 8 March 2026: International Women’s Day
- 26 April 2026: World IP Day
- 9 May 2026: CPUT Open Day
- 25 May 2026: Africa Day
- 18 July 2026: Mandela Day
- 26 – 30 October 2026: Research Festival
- 19 November 2026: International Men’s Day
- 25 November – 10 December 2026: 16 Days of Activism on Non-Violence Against Women & Children
- 1 December 2026: World AIDS Day
- 3 December 2026: International Disability Day
Notes:
- “Due to various uncertainties, please be advised that these dates may be subject to change.”
- Minor changes to the 2027 Academic Structure are scheduled for the April 2026 APC meeting.
- The 2026 NSC (National Senior Certificate) results are expected to be published on 12 January 2026.
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