The official school resumption date for the 2024/2025 academic session has been one of the most asked questions of late. No doubt, you want to know when your child can resume and get back to school.
Well, you’ve come to the right place to get that information. This write-up would uncover details about the school resumption date for the 2024/2025 academic session. Let’s begin.
School Resumption Date In Nigeria
The Ministry of Education, which represents the Federal Government in educational matters, has announced the official resumption date for 2024 in Nigeria.
The resumption date given by the Ministry Of Education would serve as a yardstick for private schools in selecting a date for resumption.
For Federal schools, the resumption date given by the Ministry would be followed. However, the state government schools would rely on the state government in selecting a date for resumption. On the other hand, private schools would also agree on a unified date for resumption.
According to several reports, the resumption date given by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Education would be followed across federal government schools, state government schools, and private schools.
When is school resuming for first term 2024?
The school resumption date for the first term 2024 in Nigeria is September 16, 2024. As stated earlier, this date would be followed across federal schools to private schools in Nigeria. The only way this date may not be followed is if the state government of these different states gives a new date.
States That Have Postponed School Resumptions In Nigeria
These are states that have postponed school in Nigeria:
Edo State
The Edo State postponed the resumption of school from the earlier agreed date. The reason for the postponement was due to the petrol price increase across the state. However, the new date communicated by the state is September 30, 2024.
Kano State
The Kano State has also postponed the resumption of school from the pre-stated date. The state government revealed that they decided on this action for “urgent reasons“. Well, the new date for the resumption of academic activities in Kano State is September 17, 2024.
Abia State
The Abia State government has also revealed a new date for resumption for pupils and students. The state government called off the initial resumption date due to the Muslim holidays in the state on that day. The new date for the resumption of schools in Abia State is September 23, 2024.
2024 School Calendar in Nigeria
Here is an updated detail of activities to be done in the 2024/2025 academic session:
• Independence Day Celebration (Holiday) — October 1, 2024.
• Mid Term Break — October 28, 2024 – November 1, 2024.
• Back To School — November 4, 2024.
• End Of Term — December 11, 2024.
• School Holiday — December 12, 2024 – January 3, 2024.
• Second Term Resumes — January 6, 2025.
• Mid Term Break — February 17, 2025 – February 21, 2025.
• Back To School — February 24, 2025.
• Eid-Al-Fitr (Holiday) — March 30, 2025 —April 1, 2025.
• End Of Term — April 4, 2025.
• School Holiday — April 7, 2025 – April 17, 2025.
• Third Term Begins — April 22, 2025.
• Worker’s Day (Holiday) — May 1, 2025.
• Mid Term Break — May 26, 2025 – May 30, 2025.
• Back To School — June 2, 2025.
• Eid-el-Kabir (Holiday) — June 7, 2025.
• Democracy Day (Holiday) — June 12, 2025.
• End Of Term — July 11, 2025.
Conclusion
There you have it! You’ve seen the school resumption date for 2024 in Nigeria. So, don’t keep this information to yourself. Ensure you share this information with other parents that you know.