The University of Johannesburg, UJ has released its academic calendar for 2026/2027 academic sessions, newly admitted and returning students are to take note.
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) academic calendar 2026 serves as an information source and planning document for students, faculty, staff, and departments, as well as outside organizations. The calendar includes registration dates, class start dates, sessional dates, add/drop deadlines, exam dates, and more
The Calendar contains all important dates for various activities in each academic year. It is highly advised to save all important dates.
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) authority reserves the right to make changes on dates and information displayed in this Almanac at any time without notice.
University of Johannesburg – UJ Academic Calendar 2026 | UJ Important Dates
The academic calendar for 2026/2027 academic session as approved by the authority of the University of Johannesburg, UJ.
Key Dates for 2026
University Opening Dates
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Professional Support Staff: 5 January 2026
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Academic Staff: 12 January 2026
Online Registration Period
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For Returning and New Students: 12 January – 6 February 2026
First Semester
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Start Date: 9 February 2026
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End Date: 22 May 2026
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Mid-Semester Recess: 28 March – 5 April 2026
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Study Period: 23 – 27 May 2026
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Final Assessments: 28 May – 19 June 2026
Winter Recess
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Dates: 20 June – 5 July 2026
Supplementary Assessments (First Semester)
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Dates: 6 – 10 July 2026
Second Semester
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Start Date: 13 July 2026
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End Date: 16 October 2026
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Mid-Semester Recess: 29 August – 6 September 2026
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Study Period: 17 – 21 October 2026
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Final Assessments: 22 October – 13 November 2026
Supplementary Assessments (Second Semester)
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Dates: 23 – 27 November 2026
December Holidays
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Students: Start from 28 November 2026
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Academic Staff: From 7 December 2026 (close of business)
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Support Staff: From 15 December 2026 (close of business)
Special Assessments
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Second Semester Modules: 11 – 15 January 2027
Public and University Holidays in 2026
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New Year’s Day: 1 January 2026
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University Holiday: 2 January 2026
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Human Rights Day: 21 March 2026
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Good Friday: 3 April 2026
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Family Day: 6 April 2026
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Freedom Day: 27 April 2026
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Labour Day: 1 May 2026
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Youth Day: 16 June 2026
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National Day: 9 August 2026
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Heritage Day: 24 September 2026
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University Holiday: 25 September 2026
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Day of Reconciliation: 16 December 2026
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Christmas Day: 25 December 2026
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Day of Goodwill: 26 December 2026
Folow the link below to access and/or download University of Johannesburg (UJ) Academic Calendar 2026 in Portable Document Format (.PDF).
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For further inquiries, please contact the University of Johannesburg, UJ by visiting the institution’s official website University of Johannesburg https://www.uj.ac.za
