UJ Academic Calendar – 2026 Term Dates
The authority of the University of Johannesburg, UJ has released its academic calendar also known as term dates for 2026 academic sessions, freshers and returning students are to take note.
The academic calendar hints about University of Johannesburg, UJ resumption date for new and returning students 2025, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
For information and inquiries, you can contact the University of Johannesburg, UJ by visiting the institution’s official website.
The academic calendar hints about University of Johannesburg, UJ resumption date for new and returning students 2025, examination date and other academic activities for the year.
See below, the academic calendar for sessional dates for the 2026 academic year.
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG ACADEMIC SCHEDULE FOR 2026 ACADEMIC SESSIONS
The academic calendar for 2026 academic session as approved by the authority of the University of Johannesburg, UJ.Academic Activities & Key Dates
| Academic Activity | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| University re-opens for professional support staff | 5 January |
| University re-opens for academic staff | 12 January |
| Online registration (returning and first-year students) | 12 January – 6 February |
| Previous year’s Special Assessments | 12 – 16 January |
| Academic staff research period | 12 January – 6 February |
| First Semester | 9 February – 22 May |
| Mid-semester recess (First semester) | 28 March – 5 April |
| Study period for students | 23 – 27 May |
| Final Assessment (First Semester) | 28 May – 19 June |
| Winter recess for students and academic staff | 20 June – 5 July |
| Supplementary Assessments (First Semester) | 6 – 10 July |
| Academic staff not involved in supplementary assessments – research period | 6 – 10 July |
| Second Semester | 13 July – 16 October |
| Special Assessment (First Semester) | 27 – 31 July |
| Mid-semester recess (Second Semester) | 29 August – 6 September |
| Study Period for students | 17 – 21 October |
| Final Assessment (Second Semester) | 22 October – 13 November |
| Study Period for students involved in Supplementary Assessments | 16 – 22 November |
| Supplementary Assessments (Second Semester) | 23 – 27 November |
| Start of December holiday for students | 28 November |
| Start of December holiday for academic employees | 7 December (close of business) |
| Start of December holiday for support employees | 15 December (close of business) |
| Special Assessments (Second Semester modules) – to be concluded in 2027 | 11 – 15 January 2027 |
Public & University Holidays 2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January |
| University Holiday | 2 January |
| Human Rights Day | 21 March |
| Good Friday | 3 April |
| Family Day | 6 April |
| Freedom Day | 27 April |
| Workers’ Day | 1 May |
| Youth Day | 16 June |
| National Women’s Day | 9 August |
| Public Holiday due to National Women’s Day on Sunday | 10 August |
| Heritage Day | 24 September |
| University Holiday | 25 September |
| Day of Reconciliation | 16 December |
| Christmas Day | 25 December |
| Day of Goodwill | 26 December |
Additional Notes & Timetable Information
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Academic activities start | 9 February |
| Lecturing timetable switches | Monday timetable to be followed on: • Wednesday 6 May • Tuesday 11 August |
| Public School Holiday periods | 28 March – 7 April 27 June – 20 July 24 September – 5 October 9 December onward |
| Academic recess (additional to student recess) | 28 March – 7 April 27 June – 20 July 24 September – 5 October 9 December onward |
