Kano State Second Term Holiday Dates 2025/2026

Kano State Government, through the Ministry of Education, has fixed the dates for the second term holiday for the current 2025/2026 academic session.

The directive covers all public and private primary and secondary schools in the state; that means schools, parents and pupils now have a clear Calendar for the end of term and the return date for third term.

Kano State Second Term Holiday Dates

The holiday schedule is different for day and boarding schools.

Day schools holiday date

Day schools will begin the second term holiday on Friday, 17 April 2026.

Boarding schools holiday date

Boarding schools will begin the holiday on Saturday, 18 April 2026.

The break, as stated by the Ministry, is meant to give students and school staff time to rest and prepare before the final term begins.

Third Term Resumption Dates in Kano State

The resumption dates have also been fixed for both categories of schools.

Boarding schools resumption date

Boarding schools will resume for third term on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

Day schools resumption date

Day schools will resume for third term on Monday, 4 May 2026.

Message to Parents, Guardians and School Heads

The Commissioner of Education, Gwani Dr. Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, wished pupils and students a successful holiday. He also advised parents and guardians to watch over their wards and make sure they return on time for the new term, so school work can continue without delay.

The Commissioner also reminded school administrators to follow the approved academic calendar strictly. He restated the administration's aim of maintaining a good learning environment and high standards across the Kano State education sector.

What This Means for Schools

All affected schools in Kano State are expected to work with the dates already approved by the Ministry of Education. For pupils, students and families, the notice settles the holiday plan; for school managers, it sets the resumption line clearly.

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