The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), has officially released the approved 2025/2026 Harmonised Academic Calendar for all public and private schools operating at the basic and secondary levels within Lagos State.
A statement on the official Facebook page of the Lagos State Government, on Saturday, said the approval comes after an extensive and participatory process involving key stakeholders across the public and private education sectors, including school associations, proprietors, principals, education experts, and regulatory bodies.
It added “The final version of the calendar was ratified at a stakeholders’ meeting and subsequently received the approval of the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education (MB&SE), Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun”.
Speaking on the approval, the Coordinating Director, OEQA, Mr. Remi Abdul, listed the highlights of the 2025/2026 Academic Calendar as approved by the Commissioner, MB&SE, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, as follows:
First Term: Monday, September 15, 2025 – Friday, December 19, 2025
Second Term: Monday, January 12, 2026 – Friday, April 17, 2026
Third Term: Monday, May 4, 2026 – Friday, July 24, 2026