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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

Boarding Clearance

Monday, 31 August

31Aug

Term 1

Staff Meeting

Monday, 31 August

01Sep

Term 1

Term 1 Begins

Tuesday, 1 September

01Sep

Term 1

Orientation Week for New Students

Tuesday, 1 September

01Sep

Term 1 2026–2027

Orientation Week

1 Sep 2026

05Oct

Term 1

Mid-Term Examinations

Monday - Friday, 5 - 9 October

09Oct

Term 1

Mid-Term Break begins for non-examination classes after examinations are completed

Friday, 9 October

09Oct

Term 1 2026–2027

Mid-Term Break Begins

9 Oct 2026

18Oct

Term 1

Boarders Return

Sunday, 18 October

19Oct

Term 1

Consultation Day: parents/guardians meet subject teachers to discuss academic performance

Monday, 19 October

19Oct

Term 1

Visiting Day: Boarders in examination classes only

Monday, 19 October

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

End of Term Examinations Begin

Monday, 23 November

23Nov

Term 1 2026–2027

End of Term Exams Begin

23 Nov 2026

04Dec

Term 1

Closing Day; End of Term 1

Friday, 4 December

04Dec

Term 1 2026–2027

Closing Day / End of Term 1

4 Dec 2026

03Jan

Term 2

Boarders Arrive

Sunday, 3 January

04Jan

Term 2

Boarding Clearance

Monday, 4 January

04Jan

Term 2

Staff Meeting

Monday, 4 January

05Jan

Term 2

Term 2 Begins

Tuesday, 5 January

25Mar

Term 2

Term 2 Ends

Thursday, 25 March