The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, said the calendar was developed following consultations with key education stakeholders coordinated by the Office of Education Quality Assurance.
According to the approved schedule, the first term will run from September 14 to December 21, 2026, with a mid-term break scheduled between November 2 and November 6.
The second term is expected to commence on January 11, 2027, and end in April, while the third term will begin on May 3 and conclude on July 30, bringing the total number of instructional days for the session to 182.
The government said the harmonised calendar is aimed at promoting effective planning, improving academic standards and ensuring uniformity across schools in the state.
Schools have also been permitted to choose any two days between September 7 and September 11, 2026, for staff professional development ahead of students' resumption.
In addition, all schools are required to observe Open Day during each term, while compliance with public holidays declared by the Federal Government remains mandatory.
Authorities further directed schools operating international curricula that require adjustments to the approved schedule to apply for calendar flexibility on or before August 21, 2026.
The government noted that observances such as International Literacy Day and the International Day of Education have also been incorporated into the academic calendar.
Parents, school administrators and other stakeholders have been advised to familiarise themselves with the approved timetable and ensure full compliance throughout the academic session.
The complete academic calendar has been made available through the Office of Education Quality Assurance and other official Lagos State Government digital platforms.
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