Where the term stands
The 2026/2027 first term is in progress. The mid-term break ended on 30 October, first-term examinations hold from 14 to 18 December 2026, and schools resume for the second term on Monday, 11 January 2027. The calendar applies to all public and private primary and secondary schools in Delta State.
Delta State school calendar 2026/2027 at a glance
The Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education approved this provisional calendar, signed by the Director of Schools, Ighavbota W.O. The session has three terms: 65 school days in the first and third terms and 49 in the second. Read our report.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Staff resumption week | 7–11 Sep 2026 |
| Boarders resume | Sun 13 Sep 2026 |
| First term begins | Mon 14 Sep 2026 |
| First-term mid-term break | 26–30 Oct 2026 |
| Post-mid-term teaching | 2 Nov–18 Dec 2026 |
| First-term examinations | 14–18 Dec 2026 |
| First-term holiday | 21 Dec 2026–8 Jan 2027 |
| Second term begins | Mon 11 Jan 2027 |
| Second-term mid-term break | 15–19 Feb 2027 |
| Second-term examinations | 22–25 Mar 2027 |
| Second-term holiday | 25 Mar–16 Apr 2027 |
| Third term begins | Mon 19 Apr 2027 |
| Cognitive/Placement Examination | Sat 22 May 2027 |
| Third-term mid-term break | 31 May–4 Jun 2027 |
| BECE (JS3) | 31 May–4 Jun 2027 |
| Third-term examinations | 19–23 Jul 2027 |
| Session ends | 23 Jul 2027 |
What schools must do
- Parents Teachers Association meetings and School Term Achievement Review meetings by School Based Management Committees are mandatory and must hold during mid-term breaks and on the last day of each term.
- Schools must observe all national public holidays declared by the Federal Government during the session.
Previous calendar
The 2025/2026 session began on 8 September 2025. See the 2025/2026 Delta school calendar.
Delta school calendar: frequently asked questions
When do Delta schools resume for the second term?
Schools resume for the second term on Monday, 11 January 2027, after the first-term holiday from 21 December 2026 to 8 January 2027.
When is the first-term mid-term break in Delta State?
The first-term mid-term break ran from 26 to 30 October 2026. Teaching resumed on 2 November.
When does the first term end in Delta State?
First-term examinations hold from 14 to 18 December 2026, and the term ends on 18 December.
When is the second-term mid-term break?
The second-term mid-term break is from 15 to 19 February 2027.
When is BECE in Delta State in 2027?
The Basic Education Certificate Examination is scheduled for 31 May to 4 June 2027, the same week as the third-term mid-term break.
Does the Delta school calendar apply to private schools?
Yes. The ministry says the calendar applies to both public and private primary and secondary schools in Delta State.
When does the 2026/2027 session end?
Third-term examinations hold from 19 to 23 July 2027, and the session ends on 23 July 2027.
Related coverage
- Delta Approves September 14 Resumption for 2026/2027 Academic Session
- Delta Govt releases 2025/2026 academic calendar as first term begins
- September 14 Resumption: Are Nigerian Schools Ready as Security Fears Persist?
- Delta State news today
The Trumpet updates this page when the ministry changes the calendar. The date at the top shows the last change.
