Anambra State Ministry of Education: Official Mid-Term Break Schedule for 2025/2026 Academic Session
The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Education, has officially announced the commencement of the mid-term break for the Second Term of the 2025/2026 academic session. This directive, released in a formal press statement on February 14, 2026, applies to all public and private primary and secondary schools operating within the state. The break is a scheduled component of the approved harmonized academic calendar, designed to provide students and educators with a necessary interval for rest and academic review halfway through the term.
According to the official communication from the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the holiday period begins today, Monday, February 16, and will conclude on Friday, February 20, 2026. This one-week hiatus serves as a strategic pause in the instructional timeline, allowing schools to finalize mid-term assessments and prepare for the second half of the term. The Ministry has emphasized that the resumption of all academic activities is set for Monday, February 23, 2026, and expects all institutions to adhere strictly to this timeline to ensure the completion of the state's educational curriculum.
The Honourable Commissioner’s statement also directed a specific appeal to parents and guardians regarding the productive use of this period. Parents are strongly advised to maintain close supervision over their children and wards to ensure their safety and well-being during the week-long break. Furthermore, guardians are encouraged to assist students in completing any take-home assignments or academic projects issued by their schools before the break began. This collaborative approach between the government and home is seen as essential for maintaining the academic momentum built during the first half of the term.
Private school proprietors and administrators are particularly reminded that compliance with the state-approved academic calendar is mandatory. The Ministry of Education maintains that uniform observance of these breaks helps in standardizing the learning experience across the state and prevents fragmented progress in the regional education system. Any school found in violation of the resumption date or attempting to shorten the break without express permission from the Ministry may face administrative sanctions.
As the state transitions into this short break, the Ministry of Education remains committed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of a "solution-driven" educational sector. This mid-term interval is also an opportunity for teachers and staff to engage in brief professional reviews of their lesson plans for the remainder of the session. The government wishes all students a restful and safe holiday, looking forward to a productive return to the classrooms on February 23.