Back-to-school timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 23 August 2026 | Administrative and teaching staff return |
| 23–27 August 2026 | Second-round / resit exams for the previous academic year |
| 30 August 2026 | Students return and the new academic year begins |
Official English confirmation
MOEHE’s English back-to-school announcement states that students in all public schools were scheduled to return on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
Private schools
Many private schools began around the same period, but the exact pupil start, inset and orientation dates are school-specific. Check the school’s own calendar.