Lagos State Releases 2026/2027 Academic Calendar for Public and Private Schools

The Lagos State Government has released the 2026/2027 Harmonised Academic Calendar for public and private primary and secondary schools across the state.

The approved calendar provides important dates for the new academic session, including school resumption, mid-term breaks, examinations and holidays.

Education Stakeholders Reviewed the Calendar

The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, announced the release of the calendar following consultations with key stakeholders in the education sector.

The consultation process was facilitated by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), with stakeholders meeting to review and agree on the major dates for the 2026/2027 academic session.

According to the state government, the calendar was finalised after two stakeholder meetings where participants considered the academic schedule and reached an agreement on the dates to be adopted by schools.

What the 2026/2027 School Calendar Contains

The harmonised calendar outlines key activities that schools, teachers, parents and students will need to plan for throughout the academic year.

It includes:

• School resumption dates
• Mid-term break periods
• Examination periods
• School holidays
• Other important academic activities

The harmonised approach is expected to make it easier for families and schools to plan their activities around the academic session.

Lagos Government Urges Schools to Comply

Speaking on the approved calendar, Commissioner Alli-Balogun said the unified schedule reflects the Lagos State Government’s commitment to improving the quality of education and ensuring a well-organised academic year.

He urged both public and private schools across the state to strictly follow the approved academic calendar.

The government also encouraged parents and students to familiarise themselves with the schedule so they can adequately prepare for resumption, examinations, breaks and other activities during the session.

Download the Full 2026/2027 Lagos School Calendar

The complete 2026/2027 Harmonised Academic Calendar for Lagos State schools contains the official dates that schools and families will need throughout the academic session.

Parents, teachers, school owners and other members of the public are advised to obtain and refer to the official calendar when planning activities for the new academic session.

The calendar is also available through the Office of Education Quality Assurance and official Lagos State Government digital platforms.

What Parents and Schools Should Do

Schools should review the approved calendar and align their academic activities accordingly, while parents can use the schedule to plan for school fees, learning materials, examinations, holidays and other school-related activities.

Students are also encouraged to take note of the important dates, particularly resumption periods, mid-term breaks and examination periods, to help them prepare adequately for the academic year.

The release of the harmonised calendar provides schools and families with a clear framework for planning the 2026/2027 academic session in Lagos State.