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WAEC TIMETABLE 2026
WAEC Timetable for 2026 in Nigeria: Official Exam Dates & Preparation Guide
Are you a student preparing for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)? Success begins with effective planning, and the first step is securing the official WAEC Timetable for 2026 in Nigeria. As the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) releases the final schedule for school candidates, staying updated on subject dates, practical sessions, and oral assessments is crucial to avoiding last-minute panics.
The 2026 WAEC May/June examination is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, starting with practical planning sessions for subjects like Foods and Nutrition and Home Management. The examination period will span several weeks, concluding on Friday, June 19, 2026. This comprehensive window allows for both core subjects—such as Mathematics, English Language, and Civic Education—and elective practicals to be conducted across all secondary schools in Nigeria.
This post provides a mobile-friendly breakdown of the 2026 timetable, ensuring you can check your exam dates on the go. We have highlighted key dates for major subjects: General Mathematics (Core) is slated for Wednesday, June 3, while English Language papers will take place on Wednesday, June 10. Understanding the specific timing for Paper 1 (Objectives), Paper 2 (Essay), and Paper 3 (Practicals/Orals) is vital for your study strategy.
Beyond just the dates, we offer tips on how to use this timetable to create a winning study schedule. Don't wait until the week of the exam to start your revision. Download the official PDF version of the 2026 WAEC timetable here, print it out, and mark your specific subjects to stay organized. Whether you are a Science, Art, or Commercial student, having the most accurate and up-to-date information is your first step toward achieving those straight A’s.
Stay tuned to NoniExpo for further updates on examination centers, registration deadlines, and result-checking procedures.
Tuesday, 21st April 2026
Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session — 9:30am – 10:30am
Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session — 11:00am – 12:00noon
Monday, 27th April, 2026 to Friday, 8th May 2026
Arabic 3 (Oral)
French 3 (Oral)
Physical Education 3 (Performance Test)
Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical)
Home Management 3 (Practical)
Music 3B (Performance Test)
Date and time for each paper will be arranged by the Council.
Friday, 1st May 2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (WORKERS’ DAY)
Tuesday, 12th May 2026
Hausa 2 (Essay) — 9:30am - 11:30am
Hausa 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:30pm
Yoruba 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Yoruba 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:30pm
Igbo 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Igbo 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:30pm
Livestock Farming 3 (Practical) — 2:00pm – 3:30pm (1st Set)
Livestock Farming 3 (Practical) — 3:30pm – 5:00pm (2nd Set)
Beauty & Cosmetology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) — 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Fashion Design & Garment Making 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 10:15am
Fashion Design & Garment Making 1 (Objective) — 10:15am – 10:55am
Home Management 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Home Management 1 (Objective) — 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, 14th May 2026
Digital Technologies 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Digital Technologies 1 (Objectives) — 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, 15th May 2026
Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 10:45am
Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective) — 10:45am – 11:45am
French 2 (Essay) — 3:30pm – 4:45 pm
French 1 (Objective) — 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Monday, 18th May 2026
Technical Drawing 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:15am
Technical Drawing 1 (Objective) — 11:15am – 12:15pm
Music 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Music 1 (Objective) — 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Physical Education 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 3:20pm
Physical Education 1 (Objective) — 3:20pm – 4:10pm
Tuesday, 19th May 2026
Livestock Farming 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Livestock Farming 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:10pm
Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing) — 2:00pm – 4:45 pm
Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) — 9:30am – 11:30am (1st Set)
Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) — 12:00noon – 2:00pm (2nd Set)
Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 3:35pm
Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs 1 (Objective) — 3:35pm – 4:20pm
Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 4:15pm
Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance 1 (Objective) — 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Beauty & Cosmetology 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 3:20pm
Beauty & Cosmetology 1 (Objective) — 3:20pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, 21st May 2026
Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 12:00noon
Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective) — 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Friday, 22nd May 2026
Health Education /Health Science 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:00am
Health Education/ Health Science 1 (Objective) — 11:00am – 12:00noon
Health Education/ Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) — 3:30pm – 5:15pm
Visual Art 3A (Drawing) — 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday, 26th May 2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (EID-AL-ADHA)
Wednesday, 27th May 2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (EID-AL-ADHA/ CHILDREN’S DAY)
Thursday, 28th May 2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (EID-AL-ADHA)
Friday, 29th May 2026
Arabic 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Arabic 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:20pm
Visual Art 2 (Essay) — 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Visual Art 1 (Objective) — 5:30pm – 6:20pm
Monday, 1st June 2026
Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:30pm
Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:20pm
Physics 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Physics 1 (Objective) — 3:30pm – 4:45pm
Tuesday, 2nd June 2026
Civic Education 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Civic Education 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:30pm
Agriculture 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 4:10pm
Agriculture 1 (Objective) — 4:10pm – 5:00pm
Catering Craft 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 2:50pm
Catering Craft 1 (Objective) — 2:50pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 12:00noon
General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective) — 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Thursday, 4th June 2026
Government 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Government 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:30pm
Music 3A (Aural) — 2:00pm – 2:45pm
Fashion Design & Garment Making 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) — 2:00pm – 2:40pm
Agriculture 3 (Practical) — 2:00pm – 3:30pm (1st Set)
Agriculture 3 (Practical) — 3:30pm – 5:00pm (2nd Set)
Friday, 5th June 2026
Geography 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Geography 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:30pm
Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography) — 3:30pm – 5:20pm
Monday, 8th June 2026
Digital Technologies 3 (Practical) — 9:30am – 11:30am (1stSet)
Digital Technologies 3 (Practical) — 12:00noon – 2:00pm (2nd set)
Visual Art 3B (Creative Design) — 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, 9th June 2026
Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) — 9:30am – 11:30am (1st Set)
Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) — 12:00noon – 2:00pm (2nd Set)
Nigerian History 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Nigerian History 1 (Objective) — 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday, 10th June 2026
English Language 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
English Language 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:30pm
English Language 3 (Test of Orals) — 2:00pm – 2:45pm
Thursday, 11th June 2026
Chemistry 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Chemistry 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:30pm
Literature-In-English 2 (Prose) — 2:00pm – 3:15pm
Literature-In-English 1 (Objective) — 3:15pm – 4:15pm
Friday, 12th June 2026
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (DEMOCRACY DAY)
Monday, 15th June 2026
Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) — 9:30am – 12:15pm (1st Set)
Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A) — 12:45pm – 3:30pm (2nd Set)
Marketing 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Marketing 1 (Objective) — 4:00pm – 4:50pm
Tuesday, 16th June 2026
Biology 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:10am.
Biology 1 (Objective) — 11:10am – 12:00noon
Literature-In-English 3 (Drama & Poetry) — 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Biology 3 (Practical) — 9:30am – 11:30am (1st Set)
Biology 3 (Practical) — 12:00noon – 2:00pm (2nd Set)
Economics 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Economics 1 (Objective) — 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday, 18th June 2026
Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) — 9:30am – 12:15pm (1st Set)
Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B) — 12:40pm – 3:25pm (2ndSet)
Accounting 2 (Essay) — 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Accounting 1 (Objective) — 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Friday, 19th June 2026
Commerce 2 (Essay) — 9:30am – 11:30am
Commerce 1 (Objective) — 11:30am – 12:20pm
Catering Craft 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) — 3:00pm – 3:40pm
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Frequently Asked Questions About WAEC 2026 Timetable
- When will the WAEC 2026 Timetable be officially released?
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) typically releases the official timetable for the May/June school candidate examination in late March or early April. While various versions may circulate online earlier, candidates are advised to verify the schedule on the official WAEC Nigeria portal or through their school principals to avoid prepared-for-date errors.
- Is the 2026 WAEC Timetable the same for all West African countries?
No. While there is an international timetable covering general subjects, individual countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone often have country-specific versions. This is due to differences in national public holidays and specific elective subjects unique to each country's curriculum. Always ensure you are looking at the "Nigeria Version" of the PDF.
- What should I do if two of my subjects clash on the timetable?
It is very rare for core subjects to clash. However, if you notice two of your elective subjects are scheduled for the same time, you must notify your school’s examination officer immediately. WAEC usually designs the timetable to prevent overlaps in common subject combinations (e.g., Physics and Government will never clash).
- Can I use a calculator during the 2026 WAEC Mathematics exam?
Yes, but with restrictions. WAEC only allows non-programmable scientific calculators. Using a programmable calculator or a mobile phone is a serious examination malpractice and can lead to the cancellation of your entire result.
- How can I download the original WAEC Timetable 2026 PDF?
Once the council finalizes the draft, the PDF is sent to all secondary schools. You can download a verified copy here on Noniexpo or visit waecnigeria.org. We recommend printing a physical copy and highlighting your specific subjects to track your study countdown effectively.
- Will the 2026 WAEC exams be Computer Based (CBT)?
As of now, the WAEC School Candidate (May/June) exam remains paper-based (PPT) for most subjects. While WAEC is introducing CBT for the Private Candidates (GCE) series, the main school exams still involve physical booklets for theory and objective sections.