Schools are nearing closing date. In less than two weeks time both public and private school learners will be at home starting their three week April holiday.
According to the Ministry of Education (MOE) school calendar, schools are to close on 4th April, 2025 after completing thirteen weeks of learning.
However a significant number of schools are planning to close by Friday next week where majority are secondary schools and primary schools with large Muslim population.
Schools will have early closure owing to the upcoming public holiday as Muslims will be celebrating Eid al Fitr.
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan where Muslims fast from dawn to dusk.
Eid al-Fitr falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar. In Kenya Eid ul-Fitr is a public holiday.
It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Eid ul-Fitr will possibly be on the evening of Monday, 31st March 2025 thus making Tuesday, 1st April 2025 a public holiday though dates may change.
Considering the closeness in date of this public holiday and the school closing date most schools have resolved to close early to allow the Muslim brothers and sisters ample time to celebrate with family.
However this will largely affect schools with huge Muslim population. Secondary schools are also planning to close early to save on budget.
The early closure will see secondary schools save on resources such as water, fuel, electricity, food, medicine and other operational costs.
Currently schools are nearing climax in athletics and drama activities. Most primary, junior and secondary schools have completed their zonals and waiting for a clash at the County level.
PRE-PRIMARY, PRIMARY, JUNIOR AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2025 TERM DATES
| OPENING | CLOSING | DURATION | |
| Term I | 6th January, 2025 | 4th April, 2025 | 13 Weeks |
| Half term | 26th February, 2025 | 2nd March, 2025 | 5 Days |
| April Holiday | 7th April, 2025 | 25th April, 2025 | 3 Weeks |
| Term II | 28h April, 2025 | 1st August, 2025 | 14 Weeks |
| Half term | 25th June, 2025 | 29th June, 2025 | 5 Days |
| August Holiday | 4th August, 2025 | 22nd August, 2025 | 3 Weeks |
| Term III | 25th August, 2025 | 24th October, 2025 | 9 Weeks |
| KPSEA | 27th October, 2025 | 30th October, 2025 | 4 Days |
| KILEA | 27th October, 2025 | 31st October, 2025 | 5 Days |
| KJSEA & KPLEA | 27th October, 2025 | 6th November, 2025 | 9 Days |
| KCSE (Form Fours only) | 3rd November, 2025 | 21st November, 2025 | 3 Weeks |
| December Holiday | 27th October, 2025, | 2nd January, 2026 | 10 Weeks |
- KPSEA — Kenya Primary School Education Assessment.
- KILEA — Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment.
- KJSEA -Kenya Junior School Education Assessment.
- KPLEA — Kenya Pre-Vocational Level Education Assessment
2025 NATIONAL CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORTS (UNDER 18)
TERM 1
(5th – 13th APRIL 2025)
Rugby 15s, Athletics, Basketball 5×5, Hockey, Handball, Cross Country, Swimming
Host Region: Coast
Host County: Mombasa
Clinic: 5th – 7th April. 2025
Arrival of teams: 6th April, 2025
Opening Ceremony: 7th April 2025- Shanzu TTC
Action Days: 8th – 12th April, 2025
Closing Date: 12th April – Shanzu
TTC Departure: 13 th April, 2025
SECONDARY SPECIAL SCHOOLS SPORTS – 2025
TERM 1
(5th – 13th APRIL 2025)
Host Region: Coast
Host County: Mombasa
Clinic: 5th – 6th April, 2025
Arrival of teams: 6th April, 2025
Opening Ceremony: 7th April 2025 Shanzu TTC
Action Days: 8th – 12th April, 2025
Closing Date: 12th April — Sahajanand Special
Departure: 13th April, 2025
PRIMARY SCHOOLS (UNDER 12)
TERM 1
(5th -12th APRIL, 2025)
Athletics, Kids athletics, Gymnastics, Cross country
Host Region: Coast
Host County: Mombasa
Clinic: 5th – 6th April, 2025
Arrival of Teams: 6th April, 2025
Opening Ceremony: 7th April 2025 -Shanzu TTC
Action Days: 8th – 11 th April, 2025
Closing Date: 11 th April – NYS Grounds Likoni
Departure: 12th April, 2025
PRIMARY SPECIAL SCHOOLS ATHLETICS
TERM 1
(5th – 12th APRIL 2025)
Host Region: Coast
Host County: Mombasa
Clinic: 5th – 6th April, 2025
Arrival of Teams: 6th April, 2025
Opening Ceremony: 7th April 2025- Shanzu TTC
Action Days: 8th – 11 th April, 2025
Closing Date: 11 th April – Ziwani School for the Deaf
Departure: 12th April 2025
JUNIOR SCHOOLS (UNDER 15)
TERM 1
(5th – 12th APRIL, 2025)
Athletics’, Cross-Country, Basket Ball 5*5, Rugby 7’s, Swimming
Host Region: Coast
Host County: Mombasa
Clinic: 5th – 6th April, 2025
Arrival of Teams: 6th April, 2025
Opening Ceremony: 7th April 2025- Shanzu TTC
Action Days: 8th – 11 th April, 2025
Closing Date: 11 th April — NYS Ground, Likoni
Departure: 12th April 2025
NATIONAL DRAMA AND FILM FESTIVAL
TERM 1
(7th – 19th APRIL, 2025)
Host Region: Rift Valley
Host County: Nakuru
Venue: Afraha High School
Reporting: 7th April, 2025
Opening Ceremony: 8th April, 2025 Afraha High
Action Days: 8th – 14th April, 2025
Gala Concert: 15th – 16th April, 2025
State Concert: 18th April, 2025
Departure: 19th April, 2025
