Kano State has announced holiday for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state, ahead of the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director, Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Education, Misbahu Yakasai, the state government directed all boarding schools to proceed on holiday from Saturday, May 23, 2026 and resume on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
The statement further directed day schools to commence the Sallah break from Friday, May 22, 2026 and resume on Monday, June 1, 2026.
The statement urged parents and guardians to pick up their children on the closing date and ensure their timely return on the 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 of Education, Dr. Ali Makoda, wished students, teachers, parents, and the entire education community a peaceful and joyous Eid al-Fitr celebration.
