Public and private primary and secondary schools across Ogun State will proceed on a mid-term holiday for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, according to an official notice released by education authorities. The break is scheduled to run from Thursday, February 19 to Friday, February 20, 2026, with academic activities expected to resume on Monday, February 23, 2026.
The announcement, which has been circulated to school administrators, parents and stakeholders, forms part of the state’s approved academic calendar aimed at maintaining a balanced learning schedule for students and staff. Schools will observe an Open Day on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, providing an opportunity for parents and guardians to engage with teachers on students’ academic performance, conduct and overall development before the brief holiday begins.
Education officials say the mid-term break is designed to give students and teachers a short period of rest and reflection halfway through the term, allowing them to return refreshed for the continuation of academic and extracurricular activities. The Open Day preceding the break is expected to strengthen collaboration between schools and families, a factor widely regarded as essential for improving learning outcomes.
In many schools, preparations are already underway for the Open Day, with administrators encouraging parents to attend in large numbers. School heads are expected to present progress reports, discuss areas requiring improvement and outline strategies for the remaining weeks of the term. Some schools have also indicated plans to use the day for brief counseling sessions and academic guidance.
Parents have welcomed the scheduled holiday, noting that the short break will allow students to rest after weeks of classroom activities and assessments. “The mid-term break is important for the children to recharge,” said a parent in Abeokuta. “It also gives us a chance to review their progress with teachers during the Open Day.”
Teachers, on their part, say the pause will provide time to review lesson plans, assess students’ performance and prepare for upcoming tests and projects. Education stakeholders emphasize that while the holiday is brief, it plays a vital role in sustaining productivity and morale within schools.
Authorities have urged school owners and administrators to strictly adhere to the approved dates and ensure that academic activities resume promptly on Monday, February 23. Parents and guardians are also advised to ensure that students return to school on time to avoid disruptions to the academic schedule.
With the second term already in full swing, the mid-term break offers a momentary pause in the academic calendar, giving students, teachers and families a chance to reflect on progress so far and prepare for the remainder of the term.
