School Reopening Dates & Academic Calendar for 2026

2026 will be particularly unique since the pioneer cohort of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) is expected to transition to junior secondary school in mid-January...

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Kenyan schools are set to reopen for the 2026 academic year, with the first term commencing on January 5, 2026. This marks the end of a nearly two-month holiday break for millions of learners across all education levels.

All schools will begin their first term on January 5, 2026, closing on April 2, 2026, after 13 weeks of learning.
A half-term break is scheduled for February 25 to March 1, 2026.
The pioneer cohort of Competency-Based Education (CBE) will transition to junior secondary schools, with Grade 10 students reporting by January 12, 2026.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that 1,130,459 learners sat for the examinations, with admissions to Grade 10 to be processed through KEMIS.

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