July 5, 2025 – Lagos, Nigeria
The Lagos State Government has officially released the approved harmonized academic calendar for all public and private schools below the tertiary level for the 2025/2026 academic session.
In a statement issued by the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, the newly approved calendar is aimed at fostering uniformity, planning efficiency, and improved learning outcomes across the state’s school system.
According to the schedule, the first term will begin on Monday, September 8, 2025, and end on Friday, December 12, 2025. The second term is slated to run from Monday, January 5, 2026, to Friday, April 3, 2026, while the third term will commence on Monday, April 27, 2026, and conclude on Friday, July 24, 2026.
The Ministry emphasized that all schools are expected to strictly adhere to the dates and avoid arbitrary closures, as the harmonized calendar is binding on both public and private institutions.
The Lagos State Government also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining academic stability, minimizing disruptions, and ensuring that students benefit from a full learning cycle each term.
School administrators, parents, and stakeholders were advised to take note of the dates and begin preparations accordingly. Compliance monitoring will be enforced to ensure that the academic calendar is strictly followed for the benefit of learners across the state.
