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Academic Calendar

Key dates for the 2026/2027 academic year, supplied by Blantyre Baptist Academy.

Term 1

1 September – 4 December 2026

Boarding, orientation, mid-term examinations, consultation and closing dates.

Term 2

4 January – 25 March 2027

Term 2 begins after boarders arrive and boarding clearance is completed.

31Aug

Term 1 2026–2027

Boarding Clearance

31 Aug 2026

31Aug

Term 1 2026–2027

Staff Meeting

31 Aug 2026

01Sep

Term 1 2026–2027

Term 1 Begins

1 Sep 2026

01Sep

Term 1 2026–2027

Orientation Week

1 Sep 2026

05Oct

Term 1 2026–2027

Mid-Term Examinations

5–9 Oct 2026

09Oct

Term 1 2026–2027

Mid-Term Break Begins

9 Oct 2026

18Oct

Term 1 2026–2027

Boarders Return

18 Oct 2026

19Oct

Term 1 2026–2027

Consultation Day

19 Oct 2026

19Oct

Term 1 2026–2027

Visiting Day for Examination Classes

19 Oct 2026

23Nov

Term 1 2026–2027

End of Term Exams Begin

23 Nov 2026

04Dec

Term 1 2026–2027

Closing Day / End of Term 1

4 Dec 2026

03Jan

Term 2 2026–2027

Boarders Arrive

3 Jan 2027

04Jan

Term 2 2026–2027

Boarding Clearance

4 Jan 2027

04Jan

Term 2 2026–2027

Staff Meeting

4 Jan 2027

05Jan

Term 2 2026–2027

Term 2 Begins

5 Jan 2027

25Mar

Term 2 2026–2027

Term 2 Ends

25 Mar 2027