January 04, Colombo (LNW): Schools across the country are set to reopen tomorrow (04), marking the start of the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year, education authorities have confirmed.
The Ministry of Education said that all government schools, government-approved private institutions and pirivenas will resume classes in line with the new academic calendar. Teaching and related activities will recommence simultaneously, bringing students and staff back after the year-end recess.
Officials noted that the structure of the first school term for 2026 will follow the guidelines outlined in a circular issued on 9 December 2025, which sets out the timetable and key arrangements for the year ahead.
The Ministry also recalled that the previous academic year was formally concluded in late December, with Sinhala and Tamil medium schools closing on December 22 and Muslim schools ending their term on December 26.
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