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Gatway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade (GAPOSA) Academic Calendar for the 2025/2026 Session

The management of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade (GAPOSA) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session covering ND I, ND II, HND I and HND II students. The schedule details resumption dates, lecture periods, breaks, registrations, tests, examinations and matriculation activities.

According to the calendar, academic activities will begin on Monday, 8th September 2025 for ND I and HND I students, while ND II and HND II have adjusted dates due to SIWES and other engagements. Lectures will run between late September and January, depending on the level.

The institution has also outlined breaks for Christmas/New Year, Eid El-Fitr, and Easter, alongside semester tests and final examinations. Matriculation for new intakes has been set for Monday 5th to Friday 9th January 2026. The calendar ensures smooth academic planning for all departments as the institution prepares for another productive session.

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Gatway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade (GAPOSA) Academic Calendar for the 2025/2026 Session

Academic Calendar Table (2025/2026 Session)

Category	Level	Activity/Description	Dates
1. Resumption of Academic Activities	ND I	Resumption	Monday 8th September, 2025
	HND I	Resumption	Monday 8th September, 2025
	HND II	Resumption	Monday 6th October, 2025
	ND II	After SIWES	Monday 8th December, 2025 (Programme: 18th Aug – 5th Dec, 2025)
2. Orientation / Fees / Registration	ND I (3 weeks)	Orientation, Fees & Course Registration	Mon 8th – Fri 26th September, 2025
	HND I (3 weeks)	Payment & Registration	Mon 8th – Fri 26th September, 2025
	HND II (2 weeks)	Payment & Registration (with lectures)	Mon 6th – Fri 17th October, 2025
	ND II (2 weeks)	Payment & Registration (with lectures)	Mon 8th – Fri 19th December, 2025
3. Lecture Period	ND I	16 weeks	Mon 29th Sept, 2025 – Fri 16th Jan, 2026
	HND I	16 weeks	Mon 29th Sept, 2025 – Fri 16th Jan, 2026
	HND II	16 weeks	Mon 6th Oct, 2025 – Fri 6th Feb, 2026
	ND II	14 weeks	Mon 8th Dec, 2025 – Fri 13th March, 2026
4. Christmas & New Year Break	All Levels	1 week	Thu 25th Dec, 2025 – Fri 2nd Jan, 2026
5. Eid El-Fitri Holiday	All Levels	Break	Thu 19th – Fri 20th March, 2026
6. Good Friday & Easter Break	All Levels	Break	Fri 3rd & Mon 6th April, 2026
7. Semester Tests	ND I	3 days	Mon 27th – Wed 29th Oct, 2025
	HND I	3 days	Mon 27th – Wed 29th Oct, 2025
	HND II	3 days	Mon 24th – Wed 26th Nov, 2025
	ND II	3 days	Mon 26th – Wed 28th Jan, 2026
8. Matriculation Week	All Freshers	Ceremony	Mon 5th – Fri 9th January, 2026
9. End of Semester Test	ND I	5 days	Mon 12th – Fri 16th Jan, 2026
	HND I	5 days	Mon 12th – Fri 16th Jan, 2026
	HND II	5 days	Mon 2nd – Fri 6th March, 2026
	ND II	5 days	Mon 16th – Fri 20th March, 2026