The academic calendar for the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Girls at the University of Baghdad includes important dates and academic events throughout the academic year. The calendar includes the start and end dates of semesters, examination dates, registration periods, and official holidays. This calendar aims to assist students in organizing their academic schedules and effectively planning their study activities and commitments.

The academic calendar for the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences for Girls at the University of Baghdad includes important dates and academic events throughout the academic year. The calendar includes the start and end dates of semesters, examination dates, registration periods, and official holidays. This calendar aims to assist students in organizing their academic schedules and effectively planning their study activities and commitments.

The university calendar for the academic year except the first stage 2025 – 2026

Details of the Academic Year ScheduleDayDateSpecified Duration
Start and End of the First SemesterSunday21/09/2025 – 31/12/202515 weeks
Start and End of: – Mid-Year Examinations for colleges and institutes following the annual system – Final Examinations of the First Semester for colleges and institutes following the semester, course, or modular systemSunday14/01/2026—
Start and End of the Spring BreakSunday18/01/2026 – 31/01/20262 weeks
Start and End of the Second SemesterSunday01/02/2026 – 14/05/202615 weeks
Start and End of: – Final Examinations (First Attempt) for colleges and institutes following the annual system – Final Examinations of the Second Semester for colleges and institutes following the semester, course, or Bologna Process systemSunday17/05/2026—
Start and End of the Summer VacationWednesday01/07/2026 – 31/08/20262 months
Duration of Summer Training for students of colleges and institutes where training is mandatory, according to the instructions regulating summer trainingWednesday01/07/2026 – 31/08/2026—
Start and End of the Summer Semester (Optional) for universities and colleges adopting the course systemWednesday01/07/20268 weeks
Start of the Second Attempt Examinations (Resit Examinations)Tuesday01/09/2026Universities may adjust the starting date in case of overlap with secondary school examinations

– The Council of scientific departments may recommend extending or postponing the examination dates if the need arises for a week after the approval of the College/Institute Council. – The holidays of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, other official holidays and events are counted if they fall on the days of exams. – The student registers in the courses within ten working days before the start of the semester for the credit hours system .

The university calendar for the academic year except the first stage 2025 – 2026

Details of the Academic Year ScheduleDayDateSpecified Duration
Start and End of the First SemesterSunday21/09/2025 – 31/12/202515 weeks
Start and End of: – Mid-Year Examinations for colleges and institutes following the annual system – Final Examinations of the First Semester for colleges and institutes following the semester, course, or modular systemSunday14/01/2026—
Start and End of the Spring BreakSunday18/01/2026 – 31/01/20262 weeks
Start and End of the Second SemesterSunday01/02/2026 – 14/05/202615 weeks
Start and End of: – Final Examinations (First Attempt) for colleges and institutes following the annual system – Final Examinations of the Second Semester for colleges and institutes following the semester, course, or Bologna Process systemSunday17/05/2026—
Start and End of the Summer VacationWednesday01/07/2026 – 31/08/20262 months
Duration of Summer Training for students of colleges and institutes where training is mandatory, according to the instructions regulating summer trainingWednesday01/07/2026 – 31/08/2026—
Start and End of the Summer Semester (Optional) for universities and colleges adopting the course systemWednesday01/07/20268 weeks
Start of the Second Attempt Examinations (Resit Examinations)Tuesday01/09/2026Universities may adjust the starting date in case of overlap with secondary school examinations

Observations:* 

– The Council of scientific departments may recommend extending or postponing the examination dates if the need arises for a week after the approval of the College/Institute Council. – The holidays of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, other official holidays and events are counted if they fall on the days of exams. – The student registers in the courses within ten working days before the start of the semester for the credit hours system .