School calendar 2026 Kenya pdf download free
The Kenyan 2026 School calendar is out and the Ministry of Education has outlined School term dates for pre primary, primary, junior High and Senior High school opening and closing dates for as outline below. For first term, Mid term will be between 25th February, 2026 and 1st March 2026. 25th February, 2026
PRIMARY, JUNIOR, SENIOR AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TERM DATES 2026
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OPENING |
CLOSING |
DURATION |
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Term I |
6th January, 2026 |
2nd April, 2026 |
13 Weeks |
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Half term |
25th February, 2026 |
1st March, 2026 |
5 Days |
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April Holiday |
7th April, 2026 |
24th April, 2026 |
3 Weeks |
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Term II |
27th April, 2026 |
31st July, 2026 |
14 Weeks |
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Half term |
24th June, 2026 |
28th June, 2026 |
5 Days |
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August Holiday |
3rd August, 2026 |
21st August, 2026 |
3 Weeks |
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Term III |
24th August, 2026 |
23rd October, 2026 |
9 Weeks |
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KPSEA |
26th October, 2026 |
29th October, 2026 |
4 Days |
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KILEA |
26th October, 2026 |
30th October, 2026 |
5 Days |
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KJSEA & KPLEA |
26th October, 2026 |
5th November, 2026 |
7 Days |
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KCSE |
2nd November, 2026 |
20th November, 2026 |
3 Weeks |
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December Holiday |
26th October, 2026 |
1st January, 2027 |
10 Weeks |
School calendar 2026 Kenya pdf download free
1. TERM 1 (6th January 2026 – 2nd April 2026 | 13 Weeks)
Overview
Kenya school term 1 2026 will be the second longest and most academically intensive term of the school year. It lays the foundation for learning, discipline, and performance for the rest of the year.
Term 1 school activities
- Revision of previous year’s work (especially for new classes and grade transitions)
- Introduction of new syllabus content under CBC and secondary curriculum
- Continuous assessments (CATs), assignments, and projects
- Co-curricular activities resume (sports, clubs, music, drama)
- Parent–teacher engagement meetings in many schools
Key Breaks
Mid term or Half Term: 25th February – 1st March 2026 (5 days)
April Holiday: 7th April – 24th April 2026 (3 weeks)
2. TERM 2 (27th April 2026 – 31st July 2026 | 14 Weeks)
Overview
Kenya school term 2 2026 will be the longest term by duration and is often the most productive academically, with fewer interruptions.
Term 2 school activities
- Full syllabus coverage continues at a steady pace
- Major exams and mid-year assessments
- Intensive project work and practical learning (CBC focus)
- Sports competitions and inter-school events
- Academic clinics and remedial lessons
- Increased preparation for national assessment classes
Key Breaks
Term 2 mid term or Half Term: 24th June – 28th June 2026 (5 days)
August Holiday: 3rd August – 21st August 2026 (3 weeks)
2. TERM 3 (24th August 2026 – 23rd October 2026 | 9 Weeks)
Overview
Kenya school term 3 2026 will be the shortest but most critical term, especially for candidate classes, as it culminates in national assessments.
Term 3 school activities
Final syllabus revision and exam preparation
Mock exams and pre-assessment evaluations
National assessments and examinations:
- KPSEA: 26th – 29th October 2026
- KILEA: 26th – 30th October 2026
- KJSEA & KPLEA: 26th October – 5th November 2026
- KCSE: 2nd – 20th November 2026
2026 December Holiday: 26th October 2026 – 1st January 2027 (10 weeks)
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