The academic year in Nigeria typically runs from September to July, with resumption dates varying by state. The resumption dates for schools in Nigeria for the 2025 session will follow the educational policies set by each state’s Ministry of Education. Below, we have outlined the resumption dates for schools across Nigeria’s 36 states for the 2025 academic session. This will help both parents and students plan their academic year effectively.
Resumption Dates for All 36 States in Nigeria (2025)
- Abia State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Government schools in Abia typically resume at the same time as most schools in the region.
- Adamawa State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Schools in Adamawa resume after the Eid-el-Kabir break.
- Akwa Ibom State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- The state follows a similar resumption pattern as other southern states.
- Anambra State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Schools are expected to reopen for the new session after a break from the previous academic year.
- Bauchi State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Bauchi has a consistent pattern in starting the academic session in the first week of September.
- Bayelsa State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Bayelsa follows similar schedules to most southern Nigerian states.
- Benue State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- As with most central states, Benue schools resume after the September break.
- Borno State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Schools in Borno resume in early September.
- Cross River State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Cross River schools resume on the same date as most southeastern states.
- Delta State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Schools in Delta resume in line with other states in the southern region.
- Ebonyi State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Schools in Ebonyi will open after the long break.
- Edo State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Edo schools follow the September resumption trend.
- Ekiti State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Schools in Ekiti follow the same resumption date as other southwestern states.
- Enugu State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Schools in Enugu will begin the academic year around the same time as other southeastern states.
- Gombe State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Gombe schools follow the usual early September schedule.
- Imo State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Imo reschedules based on the National Policy on Education.
- Jigawa State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Schools in Jigawa typically resume in early September.
- Kaduna State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Schools in Kaduna are expected to start in the first week of September.
- Kano State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Kano schools follow a consistent September resumption date.
- Katsina State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Schools in Katsina are expected to open in the second week of September.
- Kebbi State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Kebbi schools resume in early September after the summer break.
- Kogi State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Kogi follows a consistent September resumption.
- Kwara State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Schools in Kwara will resume as scheduled by the state’s Ministry of Education.
- Lagos State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Lagos follows the standard resumption pattern seen across the southwest.
- Nasarawa State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Nasarawa’s academic year will begin in the first week of September.
- Niger State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Niger follows the standard national resumption dates.
- Ogun State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Schools in Ogun resume at the same time as other southwestern states.
- Ondo State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Ondo’s schools will start the new session in September.
- Osun State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Osun follows a similar schedule to other southwestern states.
- Oyo State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Oyo follows the standard national resumption pattern.
- Plateau State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Plateau schools open in the second week of September.
- Rivers State:
- Resumption Date: Monday, 8th September 2025
- Rivers schools resume at the same time as other southern Nigerian states.
- Sokoto State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Schools in Sokoto will resume after the long break.
- Taraba State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Schools in Taraba state follow the same schedule.
- Yobe State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Schools in Yobe resume in September, similar to other northern states.
- Zamfara State:
- Resumption Date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
- Zamfara will also begin its academic session in early September.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the resumption dates for private schools in Nigeria?
Private schools in Nigeria often set their own resumption dates, but many align with the dates for public schools. Some private institutions may resume earlier or later than the official dates.
2. How can I check the exact resumption date for my child’s school?
You can confirm the exact resumption date by visiting the school’s website, contacting the school directly, or checking the Ministry of Education’s website for your state.
3. Are the resumption dates the same across all levels of education?
Yes, the resumption dates are generally the same for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in a state, though universities may have slight variations due to their academic calendars.
4. Why are resumption dates set at the beginning of September?
The resumption dates coincide with the beginning of the academic year, which is traditionally based on the national education system that starts in September.
5. Will schools be closed for any holidays after resumption?
Yes, there will be public holidays throughout the academic year, such as for Christmas, New Year, Easter, and Independence Day. These will vary by state and school.
For additional information, you can visit the Federal Ministry of Education or your state’s Ministry of Education for updates on specific school schedules.
