Kwara govt approves September 21 for 2026/2027 school resumption

…releases academic calendar for public, private schools

The Kwara State Government has approved Monday, September 21, 2026, as the resumption date for the 2026/2027 academic session in all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state.

The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, announced this on Wednesday at the ministry’s headquarters in Ilorin.

Olohungbebe said the approved academic calendar would guide schools through the new session, outlining resumption dates, mid-term breaks, examination periods and vacation dates for the three terms.

He said the session would run from September 2026 to July 2027.

The commissioner urged school proprietors, heads, teachers, parents and students to comply with the approved calendar to ensure the smooth running of academic activities across the state.

“The government is committed to standardising the school system and ensuring that our learners are not left behind. Compliance with this calendar will help us achieve better coordination and academic excellence,” he said.

Olohungbebe reiterated the state government’s commitment to repositioning the education sector and improving learning outcomes for students across Kwara State.