The Kano State Government has declared a mid-term holiday for all primary and secondary schools in the state in celebration of the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival.
In an official statement from the Ministry of Education, schools will go on break from Wednesday, June 4, 2025, and are scheduled to resume academic activities on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
The directive applies to both day and boarding schools. Parents and guardians of boarding students have been advised to pick up their children in the early hours of June 4.
The ministry clarified that the decision aligns with the 2024/2025 academic calendar, which remains unchanged despite the holiday. It emphasized that all academic and holiday schedules will be strictly followed.
Commissioner for Education, Ali Makoda, urged parents to ensure that students return to school promptly after the break.
“We also urge parents and guardians to ensure their children comply with the official resumption date for a smooth continuation of the academic term,” Makoda stated.
He further extended well-wishes to all students and staff, saying, “We wish our students and pupils a peaceful and successful Sallah break.”