The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has released the official Lagos State academic calendar 2025/2026 for both public and private schools in the state. This harmonised school calendar outlines term dates, holidays, open days, and public observances for the academic year.

If you’re a parent, teacher, or school administrator, this guide breaks down the Lagos academic calendar in a way that helps you plan seamlessly ahead.

First Term Academic Calendar for Lagos State: September – December 2025

• Staff Professional Development (SPD):
  Between Monday, 8th to Friday, 12th September, 2025. Schools are allowed to choose any 2 days within this window.
• Resumption Date: Monday, 15th September, 2025
• Mid-Term Break: Monday, 3rd – Friday, 7th November, 2025
• Vacation Date: Monday, 22nd December, 2025 – Friday, 9th January, 2026
• Total Days in School: 64 Days

🎉Holidays in First Term 2025/2026 Lagos Academic Calendar:

• Eid-el-Maulud: Friday, 6th September, 2025
• Independence Day: Wednesday, 1st October, 2025
• World Teachers’ Day (Observed): Monday, 6th October, 2025

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Second Term Academic Calendar for Lagos State: January – April 2026

• Resumption Date: Monday, 12th January, 2026
• Mid-Term Break: Monday, 23rd – Friday, 27th February, 2026
• Vacation Date: Monday, 20th April – Friday, 1st May, 2026
• Total Days in School: 61 Days

🎉Holidays in Second Term 2025/2026 Lagos Academic Calendar:

• Eid-el-Fitr: Friday, 20th – Monday, 23rd March, 2026
• Good Friday: Friday, 3rd April, 2026
• Easter Monday: Monday, 6th April, 2026

Third Term Lagos State Schools Calendar 2025/2026: May – July 2026

• Resumption Date: Monday, 4th May, 2026
• Mid-Term Break: Monday, 15th – Friday, 19th June, 2026
• End of Session: Friday, 25th July, 2026
• Vacation Begins: Monday, 27th July, 2026
• Total Days in School: 57 Days

🎉Holidays in Third Term 2025/2026 Lagos Academic Calendar:

• Democracy Day: Friday, 12th June, 2026
• Children’s Day: Wednesday, 27th May, 2026
• Eid-el-Kabir: Wednesday, 27th & Thursday, 28th May, 2026

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🚨Important Notes for Schools

• Open Days are mandatory:
  • Primary: Held before each mid-term break (usually Thursday)
  • Secondary: Held the following day (usually Friday)
• Public Holidays must be observed as announced by the Federal Government.
• Private Schools and International Curricula:
  Institutions wishing to deviate from this approved calendar must complete the Calendar Flexibility Application here on or before Friday, 15th August, 2025.

✅ Total Number of School Days in 2025/2026 Academic Session

📚 182 School Days across the three terms:

• First Term: 64 days
• Second Term: 61 days
• Third Term: 57 days

Why is the Lagos State Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Important?

The Lagos State Academic Calendar is a framework that ensures synchronized learning and school operations across primary and secondary schools in Lagos State. It is of utmost importance to both government-owned schools and private institutions. Following this harmonised structure ensures consistency and a smooth learning experience.

Download the PDF format of the Lagos State Academic Calendar 2025/2026 session below: