WAEC 2026 May/June SSCE Final Timetable Released – Download Official PDF

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the final international timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates in Nigeria and other West African countries.

According to the timetable, the examination will begin on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and conclude on Friday, June 19, 2026. This gives candidates about two months to prepare and sit for their papers.

WAEC published the timetable on its official channels, including its X (formerly Twitter) handle. The council advised all school candidates to study the schedule carefully and note important public holidays that will affect the examination period.

Key Dates and Highlights

:First papers are expected to start in the third week of April, with practical subjects like Foods and Nutrition and Home Management often coming early.

:Core subjects such as English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and others are spread across May and June.

:Public holidays during the period include:

.Workers’ Day (May 1, 2026)

.Eid-el-Fitr and Eid-el-Adha (dates to be confirmed)

.Democracy Day (June 12, 2026)

Candidates should follow the exact times listed on the timetable. In Nigeria, exams are usually conducted in the morning and afternoon sessions, with most papers starting at 9:30 a.m.

How to Access the Full Timetable

For the full detailed timetable, candidates should download the timetable below or visit the official WAEC website (waecnigeria.org) or check trusted education news platforms that have published the PDF version.

Advice for Candidates

With the timetable now out, students are encouraged to:

.Focus more on practicals and past questions for science and technical subjects.

.Confirm their examination centres and slip details from their schools in good time.

Parents and teachers should support candidates by ensuring they have the right materials and a conducive environment for revision.

The release of the final timetable comes shortly after JAMB released its 2026 UTME mock results, giving final-year secondary school students a clear picture of their examination schedule for the year.