The Kano State Ministry of Education has announced the Eid-el-Kabir holiday for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the directive was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the ministry, Misbahu Yakasai.
According to the statement, the holiday applies to both boarding and day schools in the state.
The ministry directed all boarding schools to proceed on holiday from Saturday, May 23, 2026.
It added that students in boarding schools are expected to resume on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
The government urged parents and guardians to make proper arrangements to pick up their children on the approved closing date.
“Parents and guardians of students in boarding schools are advised to pick up their children on the approved closing date, Saturday, May 23, 2026 and ensure their timely return on the resumption date,” the statement said.
Similarly, the ministry directed all-day schools to begin their Sallah break from Friday, May 22, 2026.
The schools are expected to resume academic activities on Monday, June 1, 2026.
The ministry appealed to school authorities, parents and guardians to comply with the approved holiday schedule.
It also stressed the need for students to return on time after the break to avoid disruption to the academic calendar.
The Commissioner for Education, Dr Ali Makoda, wished students, teachers, parents and the entire education community a peaceful celebration.
Makoda urged members of the school community to use the festive period to promote peace, discipline and good conduct.
The statement, however, referred to the holiday as Eid al-Kabir while also quoting the commissioner as wishing the education community a joyous Eid al-Fitr celebration.
Academic activities are expected to resume fully after the approved holiday dates.