WAEC Timetable 2026: May/June WASSCE School Candidates
WAEC timetable 2026 is out for May/June WASSCE school candidates.
- The timetable is for Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia candidates.
- Exams run from 7 April to 19 June 2026
- Core Mathematics holds 3 June; English holds 10 June
- Some practical and oral papers will get dates from WAEC.
- Banned items include phones, smartwatches and suspicious gadgets.
Keep reading for the full WAEC timetable 2026, PDF links, dates and candidate notes.
The management, of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has published the timetable for the 2026 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.
The WAEC timetable is for candidate attempting the May/June exam in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia.
What is the WAEC timetable 2026 for?
The WAEC timetable 2026 shows exam date, paper names, paper duration and starting time for each listed WASSCE subject.
Candidates should use the PDF meant for their own country, because Nigeria has a separate timetable while Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia share another PDF. A copied timetable from class groups or social media may contain error.
Where can candidates download the WAEC timetable 2026 PDF?
Candidates can download the correct WAEC 2026 May/June timetable from the links below.
| Candidate group | Correct timetable |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | WAEC 2026 May/June timetable PDF for Nigerian candidates |
| Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia | WAEC 2026 May/June timetable PDF for Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia |
Each candidates should save the right PDF and check it before each paper. The country version matters.
Which WAEC and study links can help candidates?
Candidates can use the link below for WAEC-related study support and exam preparation.
- WAEC Expo/Runz, prepare the right way
- Scholarships and opportunities for Nigerians
- WAEC syllabus by subject
- WAEC past questions with answers
- Sample WAEC marking schemes
These link help candidates plan revision around the timetable. Past questions can also help them practise time use.
What are the WAEC 2026 May/June dates for Nigerian candidates?
The Nigerian WAEC 2026 May/June timetable start with practical planning on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 and runs through Friday, 19 June 2026.
Candidates should check their own subject first, then mark practicals orals and papers with two sets. Some dates and times are arranged by the Council.
WAEC Timetable 2026 for Nigerian Candidates
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session | 1 hr | 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
| Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session | 1 hr | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
Monday, 27 April 2026 to Friday, 8 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic 3 (Oral) | 15 mins | Date and time arranged by the Council |
| French 3 (Oral) | 40 mins | Date and time arranged by the Council |
| Physical Education 3 (Performance Test) | 2 hrs | Date and time arranged by the Council |
| Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) | 3 hrs | Date and time arranged by the Council |
| Home Management 3 (Practical) | 3 hrs | Date and time arranged by the Council |
| Music 3B (Performance Test) | 30 mins | Date and time arranged by the Council |
Friday, 1 May 2026
| Item |
|---|
| Public Holiday, Workers' Day |
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hausa 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Hausa 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Yoruba 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Yoruba 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Igbo 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Igbo 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Livestock Farming 3 (Practical), 1st set | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Livestock Farming 3 (Practical), 2nd set | 1 hr 30 mins | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Beauty & Cosmetology 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 1 hr | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Design & Garment Making 2 (Essay) | 45 mins | 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. |
| Fashion Design & Garment Making 1 (Objective) | 40 mins | 10:15 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. |
| Home Management 2 (Essay) | 1 hr | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Home Management 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Thursday, 14 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Technologies 2 (Essay) | 1 hr | 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Digital Technologies 1 (Objectives) | 1 hr | 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Friday, 15 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Foods and Nutrition 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 15 mins | 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. |
| Foods and Nutrition 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. |
| French 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 15 mins | 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
| French 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. |
Monday, 18 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Drawing 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 45 mins | 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. |
| Technical Drawing 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. |
| Music 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Music 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Physical Education 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 20 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. |
| Physical Education 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 3:20 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. |
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Livestock Farming 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Livestock Farming 1 (Objective) | 40 mins | 11:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. |
| Technical Drawing 3 (Sketches, Building and Mechanical Drawing) | 2 hrs 45 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A), 1st set | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative A), 2nd set | 2 hrs | 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. |
| Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 35 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. |
| Computer Hardware and GSM Repairs 1 (Objective) | 45 mins | 3:35 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs 15 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installation and Maintenance 1 (Objective) | 45 mins | 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Beauty & Cosmetology 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 20 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. |
| Beauty & Cosmetology 1 (Objective) | 40 mins | 3:20 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Thursday, 21 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| Further Mathematics/Mathematics (Elective) 1 (Objective) | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Friday, 22 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Health Education/Health Science 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 30 mins | 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
| Health Education/Health Science 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| Health Education/Health Science 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 1 hr 45 mins | 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. |
| Visual Art 3A (Drawing) | 3 hrs | 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. |
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
| Item |
| Public Holiday, Eid-al-Adha |
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
| Item |
| Public Holiday, Eid-al-Adha / Children's Day |
Thursday, 28 May 2026
| Item |
| Public Holiday, Eid-al-Adha |
Friday, 29 May 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Arabic 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. |
| Visual Art 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Visual Art 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 5:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. |
Monday, 1 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Religious Studies 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Christian Religious Studies 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Islamic Studies 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Islamic Studies 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. |
| Physics 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Physics 1 (Objective) | 1 hr 15 mins | 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. |
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Education 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Civic Education 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Agriculture 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs 10 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. |
| Agriculture 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 4:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Catering Craft 2 (Essay) | 50 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. |
| Catering Craft 1 (Objective) | 40 mins | 2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) 1 (Objective) | 1 hr 30 mins | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Thursday, 4 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Government 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Government 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Music 3A (Aural) | 45 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. |
| Fashion Design & Garment Making 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 40 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. |
| Agriculture 3 (Practical), 1st set | 1 hr 30 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Agriculture 3 (Practical), 2nd set | 1 hr 30 mins | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Friday, 5 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Geography 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Geography 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Geography 3 (Practical and Physical Geography) | 1 hr 50 mins | 3:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. |
Monday, 8 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Technologies 3 (Practical), 1st set | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Digital Technologies 3 (Practical), 2nd set | 2 hrs | 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. |
| Visual Art 3B (Creative Design) | 3 hrs | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B), 1st set | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Chemistry 3 (Practical) (Alternative B), 2nd set | 2 hrs | 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. |
| Nigerian History 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Nigerian History 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| English Language 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| English Language 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| English Language 3 (Test of Orals) | 45 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. |
Thursday, 11 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Chemistry 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Literature-in-English 2 (Prose) | 1 hr 15 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. |
| Literature-in-English 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. |
Friday, 12 June 2026
| Item |
| Public Holiday, Democracy Day |
Monday, 15 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A), 1st set | 2 hrs 45 mins | 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. |
| Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative A), 2nd set | 2 hrs 45 mins | 12:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Marketing 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Marketing 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. |
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Biology 2 (Essay) | 1 hr 40 mins | 9:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. |
| Biology 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 11:10 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| Literature-in-English 3 (Drama & Poetry) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Biology 3 (Practical), 1st set | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Biology 3 (Practical), 2nd set | 2 hrs | 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. |
| Economics 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Economics 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Thursday, 18 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B), 1st set | 2 hrs 45 mins | 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. |
| Physics 3 (Practical) (Alternative B), 2nd set | 2 hrs 45 mins | 12:40 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. |
| Accounting 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs 30 mins | 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Accounting 1 (Objective) | 1 hr | 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Friday, 19 June 2026
| Paper | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce 2 (Essay) | 2 hrs | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Commerce 1 (Objective) | 50 mins | 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. |
| Catering Craft 3 (Alternative to Practical Work) | 40 mins | 3:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. |
What WAEC exam notes should candidates read?
WAEC gives exam notes that candidates should read before they enter the hall for specific subjects.
A small timing detail can affect a paper, especially where practicals, set or special paper rules apply. Candidates should check both the timetable and the question paper instruction on exam day.
What if the paper time differs from the timetable?
Where the duration printed on the question paper differs from the timetable, candidates should follow the time printed on the question paper.
Which papers are given before the exam date?
For Visual Art 3, WAEC gives some paper or instructions before the due date.
| Paper | WAEC note |
|---|---|
| Visual Art 3A | Schools receive instructions two weeks before the paper is due |
| Visual Art 3B | Candidates receive the question paper two weeks before the paper is due |
| Visual Art 3C | Candidates carry out projects within six months of the exam year |
The Council will tell schools the submission period for Visual Art 3C. Candidates should follow their school's guidance.
Who gets extra time?
Blind, deaf and dumb candidates should receive one and half times the time given to others candidates.
What should candidates avoid during WAEC exams?
Candidates should not take banned items into the exam hall.
The listed banned items are:
- Phones, even when switched off
- Smartwatches
- Bluetooth devices
- Tablets
- Programmable calculators
- Any suspicious gadget
Any candidate caught with any of these item is out. The safest choice is to leave them outside the exam hall.
How should candidates use the WAEC timetable 2026?
Candidates should use the timetable as a daily study and exam checklist.
They can mark each subjects, note practical dates, check morning and afternoon papers, then compare the PDF with school notices. They should arrive early for each paper, eat well, sleep well and use short breaks during revision.
Common questions about WAEC timetable 2026
Is the WAEC timetable 2026 out?
Yes. WAEC has released the 2026 May/June WASSCE timetable for school candidates.
Which countries does the timetable cover?
The timetable covers Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia.
Should Nigerian candidates use the same PDF as other countries?
No. Nigerian candidates should use the Nigeria PDF, while Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and The Gambia candidates should use their shared PDF.
When does the WAEC 2026 timetable for Nigeria start?
The listed Nigerian timetable starts on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, with Foods and Nutrition and Home Management practical planning sessions.
When is WAEC 2026 English Language?
English Language papers hold on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
When is WAEC 2026 General Mathematics?
General Mathematics/Mathematics (Core) papers hold on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
What should candidates do if the timetable and question paper show different durations?
Candidates should follow the duration printed on the question paper.
Are phones allowed in the WAEC exam hall?
No. Phones are banned, even when switched off.
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