The Lagos State calendar for the 2026/2027 school session provides important dates for students, parents, teachers and school administrators to plan ahead for the new academic year.

The calendar outlines the resumption dates for each term, school days, Open Day dates, mid-term breaks, public holidays, celebrations and vacation periods for schools in Lagos State.

Parents are advised to take note of the dates, particularly the resumption and vacation periods, as well as the mid-term breaks and Open Days.

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Lagos State School Resumption Date for 2026/2027

The 2026/2027 academic session in Lagos State is divided into three terms: first term, second term and third term.

The second term is scheduled to resume on Monday, 11th January 2027, while the third term will begin on Monday, 3rd May 2027.

Lagos State Calendar for First Term 2026/2027

The first term of the 2026/2027 academic session includes the Independence Day and World Teachers’ Day celebrations.

According to the calendar, Independence Day will be observed on Thursday, 1st October 2026 as a one-day public holiday, while World Teachers’ Day will be observed on Monday, 5th October 2026.

The first-term vacation is scheduled to begin on Monday, 21st December 2026 and end on Friday, 8th January 2027. The vacation period is listed as 15 days.

The first term will have a total of 64 days in school.

Lagos State Calendar for Second Term 2026/2027

The second term will begin on Monday, 11th January 2027.

The first half of the second term will run from Monday, 11th February to Friday, 19th February 2027 and will comprise 30 days.

The calendar also provides for Open Day activities during the second term. The Primary School Open Day is scheduled for Thursday, 18th February 2027, while the Secondary School Open Day is scheduled for Friday, 19th February 2027.

Lagos State Second Term Mid-Term Break

The second term mid-term break is scheduled for Monday, 22nd February to Friday, 26th February 2027.

The second half of the second term will then run from Monday, 1st March to Friday, 16th April 2027, with 31 days listed on the calendar.

The second term will end with a vacation period beginning on Monday, 19th April 2027 and ending on Friday, 30th April 2027.

The total number of school days for the second term is listed as 61 days.

Public Holidays During the Second Term

Several public holidays and religious celebrations fall within the second term of the Lagos State 2026/2027 academic session.

These include:

• Eid-el-Fitr: Wednesday, 10th March and Thursday, 11th March 2027
• Good Friday: Friday, 26th March 2027
• Easter Monday: Monday, 29th March 2027

Lagos State Calendar for Third Term 2026/2027

The third term will commence on Monday, 3rd May 2027.

The first half of the third term is scheduled to run from Monday, 3rd May to Friday, 11th June 2027, with 27 days indicated on the calendar.

The third-term Open Day is scheduled for Thursday, 10th June 2027 for Primary Schools and Friday, 11th June 2027 for Secondary Schools.

Lagos State Calendar Third Term Mid-Term Break

The third-term mid-term break is scheduled for Monday, 14th June to Friday, 18th June 2027.

The second half of the third term will run from Monday, 21st June to Friday, 30th July 2027, covering 30 days.

The calendar also lists several important public holidays and celebrations during the third term, including Workers’ Day, Eid-el-Kabir, Children’s Day and Democracy Day.

Important Third Term Public Holidays

The following dates are listed in the academic calendar:

• Workers’ Day: Saturday, 1st May 2027
• Eid-el-Kabir: Monday, 17th May and Tuesday, 18th May 2027
• Children’s Day: Thursday, 27th May 2027
• Democracy Day: Saturday, 12th June 2027

Lagos State Academic Calendar 2026/2027: Key Dates at a Glance

For easy reference, parents and students should take note of these major dates:

First Term Vacation: Monday, 21st December 2026 – Friday, 8th January 2027

Second Term Resumption: Monday, 11th January 2027

Second Term Mid-Term Break: Monday, 22nd February – Friday, 26th February 2027

Second Term Vacation: Monday, 19th April – Friday, 30th April 2027

Third Term Resumption: Monday, 3rd May 2027

Third Term Mid-Term Break: Monday, 14th June – Friday, 18th June 2027

The image provided does not show the full third-term section beyond the listed celebrations, so the complete third-term vacation and session-end dates cannot be confirmed from the visible portion of the calendar.

What Parents Should Know About the 2026/2027 Lagos Academic Calendar

The Lagos State academic calendar is useful for planning school-related activities throughout the session. Parents can use the dates to plan family holidays, travel, medical appointments and other activities without unnecessarily interfering with school attendance.

Schools can also use the calendar to organise examinations, Open Days, extracurricular activities, staff programmes and other events around the official school schedule.

It is particularly important for parents to pay attention to mid-term breaks and term vacations, as these provide designated periods when students are away from regular classroom activities.

Lagos State Academic Calendar 2026/2027 PDF

Parents, teachers and school administrators should keep a copy of the Lagos State 2026/2027 academic calendar for easy reference throughout the academic session.

Click HERE to get the latest form the Office of the Quality Assurance in the Lagos State Ministry of Education.

The calendar provides a useful guide to school resumption dates, term dates, Open Days, mid-term breaks, public holidays and vacations.

As schools prepare for the 2026/2027 academic session, having these dates readily available will help families and schools plan for a smooth and well-organised academic year.