Sol Plaatje University, SPU Academic Calendar 2026
The Sol Plaatje University, SPU has released its academic calendar for 2026 academic sessions, newly admitted and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about Sol Plaatje University, SPU resumption date for new and returning students 2026, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
The academic calendar hints about Sol Plaatje University, SPU resumption date for new and returning students 2026, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
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SPU SESSIONAL DATES FOR 2026 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2026 academic session as approved by the senate of the Sol Plaatje University, SPU.| Category | Event/Period | Date(s) | Duration/Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OPENING/CLOSING | University Opens | 05 January 2026 | Start of academic year |
| University Closes | 18 December 2026 | End of academic year | |
| NSC RESULTS | NSC Results Released | 12 January 2026 | Tentative date |
| RESIDENCE | First Year Residence Arrival | 23-24 January 2026 | Prior to registration |
| REGISTRATION | First Year Students Registration | 26 Jan – 06 Feb 2026 | Online (on-campus in labs or at home) |
| Returning/Honours/PG Diploma Registration | 14 Jan – 06 Feb 2026 | Online (own devices at home) | |
| Residence Students Registration | 23-24 January 2026 | On-campus academic registration | |
| ORIENTATION | First Year Orientation | 26 Jan – 06 Feb 2026 | Two weeks (scheduled around registration) |
| Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome | 07 February 2026 | Saturday (tentative) | |
| FIRST SEMESTER | 1st Teaching Block | 09 Feb – 20 Mar 2026 | 30 days |
| Module Change Period | 09 Feb – 20 Feb 2026 | Two weeks | |
| Recess (Students) | 23-27 March 2026 | 1 week | |
| 2nd Teaching Block | 30 Mar – 15 May 2026 | 31 days | |
| Main Mid-Year Exam | 18 May – 05 Jun 2026 | 15 days | |
| SPU Holiday | 15 June 2026 | Youth Day observed (16 June is Tuesday) | |
| Supplementary Exam | 22 Jun – 03 Jul 2026 | 10 days | |
| Recess (Students) | 06-10 July 2026 | 1 week | |
| Senate Assessment Committee | 09 July 2026 | Thursday | |
| SECOND SEMESTER | 3rd Teaching Block | 13 Jul – 21 Aug 2026 | 29 days |
| Module Change Period | 13 Jul – 24 Jul 2026 | Two weeks | |
| Recess (Students) | 24-28 Aug 2026 | 1 week | |
| 4th Teaching Block | 31 Aug – 16 Oct 2026 | 33 days | |
| SPU Holiday | 25 September 2026 | Heritage Day observed (24 Sep is Thursday) | |
| Main Year-End Exam | 19 Oct – 06 Nov 2026 | 15 days | |
| Supplementary Exam | 23 Nov – 04 Dec 2026 | 10 days | |
| Senate Assessment Committee | 11 December 2026 | Friday |
Summary of Key Dates:
- Total Teaching Days: 123 days (30 + 31 + 29 + 33)
- Total Examination Days: 50 days (15 + 10 + 15 + 10)
- Total Recess Periods: 3 weeks (1 week in March, 1 week in July, 1 week in August)
- Module Change Windows: 2 weeks at start of each semester
