Kaduna State School Resumption Date for 2026/2027

If you are a parent, student, or teacher in Kaduna State looking for when schools will reopen for the 2026/2027 academic session, this guide has everything currently confirmed and projected.

The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) has released the revised 2025/2026 academic calendar for all basic and post-basic public and private schools in Kaduna State. The 2026/2027 calendar has not yet been officially released as of June 2026 — that typically happens around July or August, just before the September resumption.

Based on the consistent pattern set by the current 2025/2026 calendar, here is what to expect.

Expected first term resumption date for 2026/2027: Monday, 7th September 2026.

This page will be updated immediately once KSSQAA releases the official 2026/2027 circular. Bookmark it.

Also read our JAMB 2026 cut-off marks guide if you have a child preparing for university admission this session.

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Kaduna State 2025/2026 Academic Calendar — Full Breakdown

Here is the complete, officially confirmed calendar for the session currently running:

First Term 2025/2026

• Resumption: 7th September 2025
• Closing: 12th December 2025 *(14 academic weeks)*
• Holiday: 13th December 2025 – 11th January 2026 *(4 weeks)*

Second Term 2025/2026

• Resumption: 12th January 2026
• Closing: 18th March 2026 *(10 academic weeks)*
• Holiday: Approximately 3–4 weeks

Third Term 2025/2026

• Resumption: 12th April 2026
• Closing: 24th July 2026 *(15 academic weeks)*
• Long holiday: 25th July 2026 – 6th September 2026 *(6 weeks)*

This means the 2026/2027 first term begins right after this six-week long holiday ends — which is how we arrive at the projected resumption date below.

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Projected Kaduna State School Calendar 2026/2027

Based on the confirmed 2025/2026 pattern and the explicit 6-week holiday window ending 6th September 2026:

First Term 2026/2027

• Resumption: Monday, 7th September 2026 *(projected — directly follows the confirmed long holiday end date)*
• Closing: Mid-December 2026 *(approximately 14 weeks, projected)*
• Holiday: Mid-December 2026 – Early January 2027

Second Term 2026/2027

• Resumption: Early-to-mid January 2027 *(projected)*
• Closing: Mid-March 2027 *(approximately 10 weeks, projected)*
• Holiday: Approximately 3–4 weeks

Third Term 2026/2027

• Resumption: Mid-April 2027 *(projected)*
• Closing: Late July 2027 *(approximately 15 weeks, projected)*
• Long holiday: Late July – Early September 2027

> Note: The first term 2026/2027 resumption date is a strong projection because it directly follows the officially confirmed end date of the current long holiday. The remaining term dates will be confirmed once KSSQAA releases the full 2026/2027 calendar, expected around July or August 2026.

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Who Does This Calendar Apply To?

The KSSQAA calendar covers every public and private primary and secondary school across Kaduna State — including schools in Kaduna metropolis, Zaria, Kafanchan, Kagoro, Soba, and all other local government areas.

The calendar applies to all basic and post-basic public and private schools throughout the state, providing a structured timeline for the upcoming academic year. All national holidays apply as announced by the Federal or State Government.

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Important Rules for Schools and Parents

• All national and public holidays declared by the Federal or State Government must be observed within the calendar
• Boarding students are required to resume on the Sunday preceding the official Monday resumption date for each term
• Any school — public or private — found contravening the approved school calendar shall be appropriately sanctioned
• Teaching and learning should commence from the first day of resumption — there is no slow-start grace period
• Teachers are expected to report to their duty stations a week before the official resumption date to prepare for the new term

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Universities in Kaduna State — Resumption 2026/2027

Tertiary institutions in Kaduna State set their own academic calendars, separate from the primary and secondary school calendar:

Kaduna State University (KASU)

KASU's 2026/2027 academic session begins on January 4, 2027. This is notably different from the September pattern most universities follow — KASU runs on a calendar where the new session starts in January rather than the typical September/October start.

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria

ABU sets its own academic calendar as one of Nigeria's largest federal universities. First semester for 2026/2027 typically begins in October or November. Check abu.edu.ng for the official 2026/2027 calendar once released.

Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna

The NDA runs its own military academic calendar, distinct from civilian university timelines. Check official NDA channels for specific intake and resumption dates.

Kaduna Polytechnic

Sets its own semester calendar independently. Check kadunapolytechnic.edu.ng for 2026/2027 session dates once published.

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What to Do Before September Resumption

Use the long holiday window wisely — here's what matters most:

• Clear outstanding school fees before the new term begins — most Kaduna State schools require fees settled before resumption
• Buy textbooks and school supplies early — prices rise sharply in the week before and after resumption across Kaduna metropolis and Zaria markets
• Sort uniforms now rather than waiting until late August when tailors get overbooked
• New students: confirm placement and complete documentation ahead of resumption day
• Teachers: remember you are expected to report a week before students resume to prepare for the new session

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How to Get the Official Kaduna State School Calendar

• Check announcements from the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA)
• Follow the Kaduna State Ministry of Education official channels for circular releases
• Ask your school's administration directly — all registered schools receive the official KSSQAA circular
• Bookmark this page — we update it immediately once the 2026/2027 calendar is officially released

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is school resuming in Kaduna State for 2026/2027?

The official date has not yet been announced by KSSQAA. Based on the confirmed end of the current long holiday (6th September 2026), first term 2026/2027 is strongly projected to begin on Monday, 7th September 2026.

When does third term 2025/2026 end in Kaduna State?

Third term 2025/2026 runs from 12th April 2026 to 24th July 2026, followed by a 6-week long holiday until 6th September 2026.

Does the Kaduna State calendar apply to private schools?

Yes. The calendar applies to all basic and post-basic public and private schools throughout the state.

When do boarding students resume in Kaduna State?

Boarding students resume on the Sunday preceding the official Monday resumption date. For first term 2026/2027, that would be Sunday, 6th September 2026.

When does KASU resume for the 2026/2027 session?

KASU's 2026/2027 academic session is set to begin on January 4, 2027 — notably later than most universities, as KASU runs its sessions on a January-start pattern.

Who releases the Kaduna State school calendar?

The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) releases and revises the academic calendar for all basic and post-basic schools in the state.

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