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Key Academic Dates
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| Semester 1 Registration | Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 11, 2025 | Mon–Thu |
| Orientation | Sep 13, 2025 – Sep 15, 2025 | Sat–Mon |
| Semester 1 Begins | Sep 20, 2025 | Sat |
| Semester 1 Midterm Exams | Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 20, 2025 | Sat–Thu |
| Semester 1 Final Exams | Jan 3, 2026 – Jan 22, 2026 | Sat–Thu |
| Mid-Year Break | Jan 25, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026 | Sun–Sat |
| Semester 1 Ends | Jan 25, 2026 | Sun |
| Second Semester | ||
| Semester 2 Registration | Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 9, 2026 | Sun–Mon |
| Semester 2 Begins | Feb 14, 2026 | Sat |
| Semester 2 Midterm Exams | Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 16, 2026 | Sat–Thu |
| Semester 2 Final Exams | May 30, 2026 – Jun 18, 2026 | Sat–Thu |
| Graduation Ceremony | Jul 8, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 | Wed–Thu |
January
- Mid-Year BreakSun, Jan 25 – Sat, Feb 7
- Semester 1 Final ExamsSat, Jan 3 – Thu, Jan 22
- Semester 1 EndsSun, Jan 25
February
- Semester 2 RegistrationSun, Feb 1 – Mon, Feb 9
- Semester 2 BeginsSat, Feb 14
April
- Semester 2 Midterm ExamsSat, Apr 4 – Thu, Apr 16
May
- Semester 2 Final ExamsSat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 18
July
- Graduation CeremonyWed, Jul 8 – Thu, Jul 9
September
- Semester 1 BeginsSat, Sep 20
- Semester 1 RegistrationMon, Sep 1 – Thu, Sep 11
- OrientationSat, Sep 13 – Mon, Sep 15
November
- Semester 1 Midterm ExamsSat, Nov 8 – Thu, Nov 20
Cairo University (CU) — Academic Calendar 2025/2026
Cairo University (CU) — Academic Calendar 2025/2026Cairo University in Giza has 12 key academic dates for the 2025/2026 academic year. Browse the full schedule below.
Some dates may differ slightly from the official academic calendar. Please verify important dates with the university. Check official calendar
- When does the 2025/2026 academic year start at Cairo University?
- The 2025/2026 academic year at Cairo University starts on Sep 20, 2025 (Semester 1 Begins).
- When are final exams at Cairo University?
- Final exam periods at Cairo University for the 2025/2026 academic year: May 30, 2026 – Jun 18, 2026; Jan 3, 2026 – Jan 22, 2026.
- When are midterm exams at Cairo University?
- Midterm exam periods at Cairo University for the 2025/2026 academic year: Nov 8, 2025 – Nov 20, 2025; Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 16, 2026.
- When is graduation at Cairo University?
- Graduation at Cairo University is scheduled for Jul 8, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026.
- How many key academic dates does Cairo University have in 2025/2026?
- Cairo University has 12 key academic dates for the 2025/2026 academic year, including semester starts, exams, and other academic activities.
- When is enrollment at Cairo University?
- Enrollment deadlines at Cairo University for the 2025/2026 academic year: Sep 1, 2025 – Sep 11, 2025; Feb 1, 2026 – Feb 9, 2026.
- How is the academic year structured at Cairo University?
- The academic year at Cairo University is typically split into two semesters. Each semester begins with enrollment, followed by classes, midterm exams, final exams, and concludes with graduation. See the date list above for the specific 2025/2026 schedule.
- Where can I find the official Cairo University academic calendar?
- Cairo University's official academic calendar is published by the Office of the University Registrar. Source: https://cu.edu.eg/ar/Academic_Calendar
Public Holidays Affecting the Academic Calendar
- Jan 7, 2026— Christmas Day
- Jan 25, 2026— Revolution Day 2011
- Jan 25, 2026— National Police Day
- Jan 25, 2026— Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day
- Mar 21, 2026— End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
- Apr 13, 2026— Sham El Nessim
- Apr 25, 2026— Sinai Liberation Day
- May 1, 2026— Labour Day
- May 27, 2026— Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)
- Jun 16, 2026— Islamic New Year
and 2 more holidays
