Education.
The Ministry of Education has released the 2027 academic calendar, according to which teachers will report to school on January 13, 2027, students will officially commence classes on January 17, and the academic year will conclude on December 9.
On Friday, October 2, 2026, the academic calendar for the year 2027 was officially publicized. This calendar sets out the start date of classes for the 2027 academic year, term breaks, the annual long holidays, as well as the schedule for important school activities. The main objective of announcing the academic calendar in advance is to allow adequate time for schools to compile their academic plans and for students, parents, and teachers to prepare for the coming year. Consequently, this will facilitate all stakeholders in the education sector to plan and carry out academic activities for 2027 well in advance.
