2026 School Education: Important Statement

Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry has decided not to extend school hours during the 2026 academic year, citing disruptions caused by recent disaster conditions and damage to school and transport systems in several provinces. The ministry said school hours for Grades 5 to 13 will remain unchanged from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. until the education and transport systems return to normal. Government schools, government-approved private schools and pirivenas are scheduled to begin the first term of 2026 on Jan. 5. Under the revised academic structure, students from Grades 6 to 13 will have seven periods per day, with each period…

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