Government Declares 5-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Kabir

The Kano State government has announced five days public holiday for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the ministry’s Director of Public Enlightenment, Misbahu Yakasai.

According to the statement, day schools will begin the Sallah break from Friday, May 22, 2026, and resume academic activities on Monday, June 1, 2026.

It added that boarding schools across the state are to proceed on holiday from Saturday, May 23, 2026, and resume on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

The ministry advised parents and guardians of students in boarding schools to ensure compliance with the directive.

“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, Ali Makoda, extended his greetings to students, teachers, parents, and members of the education community ahead of the festivities.

Makoda wished them a peaceful and joyous Eid al-Adha celebration.