The Academic Calendar outlines important dates throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to consult it regularly to remain informed of deadlines and university activities.
2026–2027 Academic Calendar
The calendar is published in Somali as Jadwal Tacliimeedka. The English wording below is a translation, shown with the Somali text. The University week runs from Saturday to Thursday.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Annual academic break
Start of the 2027–2028 academic year
Download the calendar (PDF, Somali)
General calendar
| Date | Days | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
July – | Sat – Thu | New student registration (2026–2027) Diiwaangalinta ardayda cusub (2026–2027) | 9 weeks |
| Saturday | Semester 1 classes begin Bilawga Casharrada Xilliga 1aad | 1 day | |
| Thursday | Entrance examination for new students Imtixaanka Soo Galidda Ardayda Cusub | 1 day | |
| Wednesday | New student results announced Shaacinta Natiijada Ardayda Cusub | 1 day | |
| Saturday | Classes begin (foundation semester) Bilowga Casharada (Xiliga Asaasiga ah) | — |
Semester 1
| Date | Days | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat – Thu | Final examination, Semester 2 (2025–2026) Imtixaanka Danbe ee Xilliga 2aad (2025-2026) | 7 days | |
| Sat – Thu | Semester 1 Xilliga 1aad | 16 weeks | |
| Sat – Thu | Mid-semester examination, Semester 1 Imtixaanka Bartamaha ee Xilliga 1aad | 1 week | |
| Saturday | Somali Teachers’ Day Holiday Fasaxa Maalinta Macallinka Soomaaliyeed | 1 day | |
| Mon – Thu | Revision of Semester 1 lessons Naqtiiminta Casharadda Xiliga 1aad | 4 days | |
| Sat – Thu | Final examination, Semester 1 Imtixaanka Danbe ee Xilliga 1aad | 2 weeks | |
| Sat – Fri | Semester 1 short break Fasax gaaban ee Xilliga 1aad | 2 weeks |
Semester 2
| Date | Days | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat – Thu | Final examination, Semester 1 Imtixaanka Danbe ee Xilliga 1aad | 7 days | |
| Sat – Thu | Semester 2 Xilliga 2aad | 18 weeks | |
| Mon – Sat | Graduation thesis defence Difaacashada Buuga Qalinjebinta | 20 days | |
| Wed – Fri | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) Holiday Fasax Ciidul-Fidri (qiyaas) | 3 days | |
| Sun – Tue | Corrections and submission of the final graduation thesis Sixitaanka iyo Soo Gudbinta Buugga Qalinjebinta ee Kama Dambaysta ah | 10 days | |
| Wednesday | Preparation and announcement of the year’s list of graduates Diyaarinta iyo Shaacinta Liiska Qalinjebiyayaasha Sanadka | 1 day | |
| Sat – Thu | Mid-semester examination, Semester 2 Imtixaanka Bartamaha ee Xilliga 2aad | 1 week | |
| Mon – Wed | Eid al-Adha (estimated) Holiday Fasax Ciidul-Adxa (qiyaas) | 3 days | |
| Sat – Fri | National examination for primary and secondary schools (planned) Imtixaanka Qaranka Dugsiyada Hoose iyo Sare – qorsheyn | 2 weeks | |
| Saturday | Somali Independence Day Holiday Fasax Qaran – Maalinta Xorriyadda Soomaaliya | 1 day | |
| Tuesday | End of Semester 2 classes Dhamaadka Casharrada Xilliga 2aad | 1 day | |
| Thursday | Somali Republic Day Holiday Fasax Qaran – Maalinta Jamhuuriyadda Soomaaliyeed | 1 day | |
| Sat – Fri | Final examination, Semester 2 Imtixaanka Danbe ee Xilliga 2aad | 2 weeks | |
| Sat – Thu | Faculties announce final results Shaacinta natiijooyinka kama dambaysta ah ee Kulliyadaha | 2 weeks |
End of the academic year
| Date | Days | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat – Thu | Semester 2 re-examination Dib-u-imtixaanka Xilliga 2aad | 1 week | |
| Sat – Thu | Annual academic break Fasaxa Sanad Tacliimeedka JUS | 4 weeks | |
July – | Sat – Thu | Preparing for next year: new student registration (2027–2028) U Diyaar Garowga Sanadka Xiga – Diiwaangalinta ardayda cusub (2027–2028) | 9 weeks |
| Saturday | Start of the 2027–2028 academic year Bilawga Sanad Tacliimeedka 2027–2028 | 1 day |
Holidays and important dates
| Holiday | Date | Days | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Somali Teachers’ Day Maalinta Macallinka Soomaaliyeed | Saturday | Important day | |
Eid al-Fitr Fasax Ciidul-Fidri | Wed – Fri | 3 days (estimated) | |
Labour Day Maalinta Shaqaalaha | Saturday | National holiday | |
Eid al-Adha Fasax Ciidul-Adxa | Mon – Wed | 3 days (estimated) | |
Islamic New Year Sanadka Hijriga Cusub | Sunday | Religious holiday (estimated) | |
Ashura Caashuuraa | Tuesday | Religious holiday (estimated) | |
Independence Day Maalinta Xorriyadda | Saturday | National holiday | |
Republic Day Maalinta Jamhuuriyadda | Thursday | National holiday | |
Birthday of the Prophet (PBUH) Dhalashada Nabiga (NNKH) | Sunday | Religious holiday (estimated) |
Eid dates are estimates and may change depending on the sighting of the moon.
Other key dates in 2026
Dates announced in official notices, news and newsletters.
| Date | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
Holiday: last ten days of Ramadan and Eid Work and classes resume Monday 23 March 2026. | University notice | |
Holiday: Eid al-Adha 2026 Work resumes 30 May 2026. | University notice | |
National Examination 2025–2026 closes at KM4 Final day of the national examination hosted at the KM4 campus. | Newsletter | |
End of 2025–2026 final examinations Students follow faculty notices for results, registration and summer break. | Newsletter | |
New student registration, 2026–2027 Registration at KM4, Abudwak and Badhan, 08:00–16:00. | Newsletter | |
Official opening of the 2026–2027 academic year Opened by the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia at the Shariif Saalax Theatre, KM4. | University news |
The calendar includes
- Admission application periods
- Entrance examinations
- Registration dates
- Semester commencement
- Course add/drop deadlines
- Mid-semester examinations
- Final examinations
- Graduation ceremonies
- Public holidays and academic breaks
Previous calendar documents
2025–2026 calendar document pending
The official page lists a “2025 – 2026 Academic Calendar”, but the calendar document itself was not included in the content export. It will be published here once supplied by the Office of the Registrar.
- Academic calendar (Jadwalka Tacliimeedka), 2024PDF · snu.edu.so
- SNU Calendar 2022–2023PDF · snu.edu.so
- Academic calendar 2022–2023 (short)PDF · snu.edu.so
- Academic calendar 2022–2023 (long)PDF · snu.edu.so
Source: Jadwal Tacliimeedka 2026–2027 (PDF, October 2026), with Semester 2 final examination dates and corrected days confirmed by the University; XML page 19163 “Academic Calendar”; notices; newsletter August 2026; news post 21191
