The Kano State Government has announced the closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Education, Misbahu Yakasai.
According to the statement, boarding school students are to proceed on holiday from Saturday, May 23, 2026, and resume on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Day school students, on the other hand, are expected to begin the Sallah break from Friday, May 22, 2026, and return to school on Monday, June 1, 2026.
The ministry also directed parents and guardians to ensure that students in boarding schools are picked up promptly and returned on the approved resumption 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.
The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Makoda, also extended Eid-el-Kabir greetings to students, teachers, parents, and members of the education community, wishing them a peaceful and joyous celebration.
