The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has released the academic calendar for students above the first year in public and private universities and colleges for the academic year 2025–2026, as follows:
🔹 Start of the Academic Year: September 21, 2025
🔹 First Semester: September 21, 2025 – December 31, 2025
🔹 Final Exams (First Semester): Starting January 4, 2026
🔹 Mid-Year Break: January 18, 2026 – January 31, 2026
🔹 Second Semester: February 1, 2026 – May 14, 2026
🔹 Final Exams (End of Year): Starting May 17, 2026
🔹 Summer Vacation: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 (two months)
🔹 Summer Training: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
🔹 Second Attempt Exams: Starting September 1, 2026
The Ministry extends its best wishes to all students for a successful academic year filled with achievement and excellence.
Al _ Mustaqbal University, the first university in Iraq