Lagos releases 2026/2027 academic calendar for public, private schools

The Lagos State Government has released the harmonised 2026/2027 academic calendar for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state.

The calendar, posted on the state government’s X handle, was announced on Thursday by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, following consultations with education stakeholders facilitated by the Office of Education Quality Assurance.

According to the commissioner, the calendar was finalised after two stakeholders’ meetings during which participants reviewed and agreed on key dates for the new academic session.

“The approved calendar outlines school resumption dates, mid-term breaks, examination periods and holidays. It is designed to help schools, teachers, parents and students plan effectively throughout the session,” the statement read.

Alli-Balogun said the unified calendar reflects the state government’s commitment to improving the quality of education and ensuring a well-organised academic year.

“The unified calendar reflects the state government’s commitment to improving the quality of education and ensuring a well-organised academic year,” he said.

He urged all public and private schools in the state to strictly comply with the approved schedule.

Under the calendar, staff professional development will hold from Monday, September 7, to Friday, September 11, 2026, while the first term begins on Monday, September 14, 2026.

The first term mid-term break is scheduled for Monday, November 2, to Friday, November 6, 2026, while the first term vacation will run from Monday, December 21, 2026, to Friday, January 8, 2027.

The second term will commence on Monday, January 11, 2027, while the third term will begin on Monday, May 3, 2027.

The 2026/2027 academic session will end on Friday, July 30, 2027, with a total of 182 school days.

The state government said the calendar incorporates public holidays, including Independence Day, Eid celebrations, Easter and Workers’ Day, with mandatory observance where applicable.

It added that schools operating international curricula may apply for flexibility by submitting the approved form on or before Friday, August 21, 2026.

Alli-Balogun advised members of the public to access the full 2026/2027 academic calendar on the Office of Education Quality Assurance website and other official Lagos State Government digital platforms.