RAMADAN: KANO APPROVES ONE-HOUR WORKDAY REDUCTION FOR CIVIL SERVANTS

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By: Balogun Ibrahim

The Kano State Government has approved a one-hour reduction in official working hours for civil servants in observance of the 1447AH (2026) Holy Month of Ramadan.

The decision was communicated in a circular dated February 18, 2026, issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service. The circular was signed by the Director of Administration and General Services, Safiyya Suleiman, on behalf of the Head of Civil Service.

According to the circular, referenced HCS/LEV/2/V.II/177 and titled Circular No. 2/2026, the adjusted working hours will apply throughout the Ramadan fasting period.

It stated that civil servants across the state will enjoy a one-hour reduction in their daily official working schedule during the holy month.

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The directive was circulated to top government officials and institutions, including the Chief of Staff at the Government House, the Secretary to the State Government, commissioners, permanent secretaries, heads of extra-ministerial departments, chief registrars of the High Court and Sharia Court of Appeal, as well as executive chairmen and chief executives of boards, commissions and state-owned enterprises.

According to the new schedule, official working hours from Monday to Thursday will now be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., reflecting a one-hour reduction from the standard work period. Friday working hours will, however, remain unchanged, running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The circular explained that the adjustment aligns with the long-standing practice of according special consideration to the holy month of Ramadan.

The circular noted that the gesture was consistent with the long-standing tradition of giving special recognition to the Holy Month of Ramadan, while also allowing civil servants adequate time to engage fully in the spiritual activities of the period.

It further conveyed the Head of Civil Service’s hope that the holy month would be used as an opportunity to offer prayers for lasting peace and stability in Kano State and across the country.

The directive is scheduled to take effect from the beginning of the Ramadan fasting period and will remain in force until its conclusion.