Lagos Govt Sets January 12, 2026 as School Resumption Date for Second Term

The Lagos State Government has announced Monday, January 12, 2026, as the official resumption date for public and private schools across the state for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session. The directive also covers government technical colleges, according to statements shared by education authorities and widely reported by Nigerian media.

The resumption notice comes as families prepare for the new term after the end-of-year holidays, and it aligns with Lagos State’s harmonised academic calendar for schools under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

What Lagos State Government Announced

Multiple reports say Lagos State confirmed that all schools (public + private) and government technical colleges will resume on January 12, 2026, for the second term.

The Lagos State Ministry of Education’s official communication channels also circulated the same resumption date, reinforcing that the announcement is not just media speculation but tied to the state’s education authority.

The Official Calendar: Key Dates Parents Should Know

Lagos State’s 2025/2026 Harmonised Academic Calendar lists:

• Second Term Resumption: Monday, 12 January 2026
• Mid-term break: Monday, 23 February – Friday, 27 February 2026
• Second Term ends: Friday, 17 April 2026 (with vacation listed after)

These dates are crucial for parents planning transportation, school fees, uniforms, and travel, especially since Lagos enforces a harmonized calendar across many schools.

Why This Announcement Matters

Even though resumption dates can seem routine, they matter in Lagos because:

1. It standardises planning for thousands of families across public and private schools.
2. It reduces confusion from different unofficial dates circulating online.
3. It supports compliance with Lagos’ approved education calendar for the 2025/2026 session.

What Parents and Students Should Do Before January 12

To avoid last-minute stress, parents can:

• confirm resumption time and any school-specific orientation/assembly updates,
• prepare required items (uniforms, books, fees, supplies),
• plan transport early (especially for students commuting long distances),
• Watch for updates from official Lagos education channels.