Kebbi and Sokoto States Adjust Academic Calendars for Ramadan and Sallah Observances
Education authorities in Kebbi and Sokoto states have announced revisions to their 2025/2026 academic calendars to accommodate the holy month of Ramadan and the subsequent Sallah celebrations.
The adjustments aim to balance religious observances with the need for consistent academic coverage across public and private schools in the region.
In Kebbi State, the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has extended the ongoing second term by two weeks. Originally scheduled to conclude on February 13, 2026, the term will now run until February 27, 2026.
This extension was approved by the Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education to ensure that instructional activities are completed before the break.
According to the revised plan, the Ramadan break will begin on February 28 and end on March 21. Students are expected to resume on March 22 to finalize the term, which is now slated to close on May 1, 2026. The third term for Kebbi schools is scheduled to commence on May 24 and wrap up by August 14, 2026.
Sokoto State has implemented similar changes to facilitate effective planning for the fasting period and the Sallah holidays.
Dr. Sanusi Aliyu Binji, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, confirmed that the revised timetable was approved to maintain coordination across the state’s educational system. In Sokoto, the Ramadan break is set to commence on March 6 and conclude on March 29, 2026, after which full academic activities will resume.
Officials from both states have directed school administrators, head teachers, and education secretaries to ensure strict compliance with the new schedules.
Parents and guardians have also been urged to take note of the changes to support their children’s learning during a period characterized by fasting, prayer, and reflection. These adjustments are a common practice in Northern Nigeria, ensuring that students can fulfill their religious obligations without suffering significant academic disruptions.
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