Kebbi and Sokoto change school calendars for Ramadan observance
Authorities in Kebbi State and Sokoto State have revised their school calendars to better accommodate the Ramadan fast. The changes affect both public and private schools, with term dates and holiday periods adjusted. Officials say these measures are intended to ensure students can observe Ramadan without disrupting their education. Both states are urging school administrators and parents to comply with the new schedules.
What we know
- Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) extended the Second Term by two weeks, moving the end date from February 13, 2026 to February 27, 2026.
- The Ramadan break in Kebbi will now begin on February 28 and end on March 21, with schools resuming on March 22 and the term closing on May 1, 2026.
- The First Term in Kebbi ran from August 24 to December 12, 2025, followed by a three-week holiday, and the Third Term is set for May 24 to August 14, 2026.
- In Sokoto State, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education announced that the Ramadan break will start on March 6 and end on March 29, 2026, as per a statement dated February 19, 2026.
- Both states have called on principals, parents, and guardians to note the changes and support the smooth implementation of the revised academic calendars.
