Nigerian Schools to Close for Mid-Term Breaks in 2026
Schools in several Nigerian states, including Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, Niger, and Anambra, will observe mid-term breaks at different times between late October and early November 2026, as per the academic calendars approved by each state's authority. In Oyo, schools will be closed from Monday, October 19, to Friday, October 23, 2026.
In Niger, basic and secondary schools will conduct mid-term tests from Monday, October 26, to Friday, October 30, 2026, with a two-day break on October 29 and 30 for public and private schools. Anambra schools will follow the same schedule for their break.
Lagos schools will be the last to close, with a break from Monday, November 2, to Friday, November 6, 2026. These mid-term breaks are designed to provide rest for students and teachers and allow families to spend time together.
Parents and guardians are advised to check their children's specific school calendars for exact dates.
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