FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration

The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr festivities.

The announcement was made by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, who congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on completing the holy month of Ramadan.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, the minister urged Nigerians to uphold the core values of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice virtues that define Ramadan beyond the fasting period.

Tunji-Ojo further encouraged citizens of all faiths to use the festive period to pray for national peace, unity, and sustained progress, emphasizing that collective responsibility is key to the country’s stability.

He also called on the public to celebrate responsibly and extend kindness to the less privileged, in keeping with the spirit of the season.