The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays in celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, who also conveyed the minister’s message to Muslim faithful marking the end of the Ramadan fast.
The minister congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the holy month and urged them to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, tolerance, peace, and selflessness cultivated during the period.
He further called on Nigerians to use the festive occasion to pray for the country’s peace, unity, and continuous development.
While wishing Muslim faithful a joyous Eid-el-Fitr celebration, Tunji-Ojo advised citizens to celebrate responsibly and show kindness to the less privileged.
He also reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.