Oyo State schools will begin the 2026/2027 academic session on Monday, September 14, 2026. The date applies to public and private primary and secondary schools covered by the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology’s approved calendar.
Parents, guardians, teachers and school administrators should use the remaining days before resumption to confirm their school’s reporting instructions, settle any outstanding requirements and prepare learners for academic work from the first day of term. The state’s published schedule divides the session into three terms, with two 13-week terms and a 14-week third term.
When will Oyo State schools resume in 2026/2027?
The first term of the Oyo State 2026/2027 academic session starts on Monday, September 14, 2026. The calendar says full academic activities should commence from the first day of each term. It also directs public and private schools to follow the approved dates, while schools operating international curricula must seek calendar flexibility approval if they need different dates.
The detailed schedule below matches the calendar copy attributed to the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and signed by the Permanent Secretary. MySchoolGist reported the same dates on September 8, while Tribune also reported the September 14 opening and the first-term schedule.
Oyo State 2026/2027 school calendar at a glance
| Academic activity | Date | Duration or note |
|---|---|---|
| First-term resumption | Monday, September 14, 2026 | Academic work begins |
| First-term closing | Friday, December 11, 2026 | 13 weeks |
| First-term Open Day | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | One day |
| First-term mid-term break | Thursday, October 29 to Friday, October 30, 2026 | Two days |
| First-term vacation | Monday, December 14, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027 | Three weeks |
| Second-term resumption | Monday, January 4, 2027 | Academic work resumes |
| Second-term closing | Friday, April 2, 2027 | 13 weeks |
| Second-term Open Day | Wednesday, February 17, 2027 | One day |
| Second-term mid-term break | Thursday, February 18 to Friday, February 19, 2027 | Two days |
| Second-term vacation | Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 23, 2027 | Three weeks |
| Third-term resumption | Monday, April 26, 2027 | Academic work resumes |
| Third-term closing | Friday, July 30, 2027 | 14 weeks |
| Third-term Open Day | Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | One day |
| Third-term mid-term break | Thursday, June 10 to Friday, June 11, 2027 | Two days |
| Long vacation | Monday, August 2 to Friday, September 10, 2027 | Six weeks |
First term: September 14 to December 11, 2026
The first term runs for 13 weeks, beginning on Monday, September 14 and ending on Friday, December 11, 2026. The calendar schedules the first Open Day for Wednesday, October 28. Parents should confirm with their child’s school how the Open Day will be organised, including visiting hours, report collection and meetings with class teachers.
The first mid-term break is Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30. After the term closes, the three-week first-term vacation runs from Monday, December 14, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027. Second term begins on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Second term: January 4 to April 2, 2027
Second term is also scheduled for 13 weeks. It starts on Monday, January 4, 2027 and ends on Friday, April 2. The Open Day is Wednesday, February 17, followed by the mid-term break on Thursday, February 18 and Friday, February 19.
The second-term vacation is scheduled for Monday, April 5 to Friday, April 23, 2027. Learners are expected to return for third term on Monday, April 26.
Third term: April 26 to July 30, 2027
The third term is the longest term in the calendar, lasting 14 weeks. It starts on Monday, April 26 and closes on Friday, July 30, 2027. The term’s Open Day is Wednesday, June 9, and the two-day mid-term break is Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11.
The long vacation starts on Monday, August 2 and ends on Friday, September 10, 2027. Families should still confirm any school-specific closing, graduation, examination or boarding arrangements directly with the school, because those operational details may be issued separately.
What parents and students should do before September 14
- Confirm the school’s instructions: Ask the school to confirm reporting time, uniform requirements, class placement, transport arrangements and any documents needed on resumption day.
- Check the fee position: Review the school’s official notice for tuition, approved levies and payment deadlines. Do not rely on forwarded messages or pay into an account that has not been confirmed by the school.
- Prepare learning materials early: Check exercise books, textbooks, writing materials, uniform, shoes and school bag before the rush immediately before resumption.
- Rebuild the sleep routine: Move bedtime and wake-up time closer to the school schedule during the final days of the holiday.
- Plan transport and safety: Confirm the route, pickup arrangements and emergency contacts, especially for younger pupils and new students.
- Keep the calendar visible: Save the term dates and mark the Open Days, mid-term breaks, vacations and the next resumption dates on a family calendar.
Does the calendar apply to private schools?
Yes. The reported Oyo State calendar covers public and private schools. The state’s notice says schools should adhere strictly to the approved dates. A private school that operates an international curriculum and wants to use different dates is expected to apply for calendar flexibility through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
That does not remove the need to check the individual school’s notice. A school may issue additional instructions about boarding students, orientation, entrance tests, examinations, fees or transport, but parents should treat such instructions as school-specific additions and verify them with the administration.
Important distinction for university students
This calendar is for the state’s public and private primary and secondary schools. Universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions set their own academic calendars. Students in higher institutions in Oyo State should therefore check their institution’s official website or registrar’s notice rather than assume that September 14 applies to them.
Sources and verification
The Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is the relevant official authority. The date announcement and calendar details were cross-checked against a signed calendar copy hosted by Goshen High School, MySchoolGist’s September 8 report and Tribune’s report on the Oyo government announcement.
Image note: Original editorial illustration generated for Exams Scholars; no official logo or school identity is implied.
Frequently asked questions
When will Oyo State schools resume for the 2026/2027 session?
First term begins on Monday, September 14, 2026.
When does first term end?
First term ends on Friday, December 11, 2026.
When is the first mid-term break?
The first mid-term break is Thursday, October 29 to Friday, October 30, 2026.
When does second term begin?
Second term begins on Monday, January 4, 2027.
When does the 2026/2027 session end?
Third term closes on Friday, July 30, 2027, followed by the long vacation from August 2 to September 10, 2027.
Does September 14 apply to universities in Oyo State?
No. The published calendar is for public and private primary and secondary schools. Tertiary institutions publish separate academic calendars.
