FG Declares Thursday, Friday Public Holidays for 2026 Eid-ul-Fitr

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, have been declared as public holidays by the federal government to mark Eid-ul-Fitr.

A statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice emphasised during the holy month of Ramadan.

The work-free days were declared by the Nigerian authorities to celebrate the end of the 30-day fast of Ramadan observed by Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe.

The statement issued today said the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who declared the holidays on behalf of the federal government, extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.

He called on all Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity, and prosperity of the nation.

While wishing the Muslim faithful a joyful Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, the Minister encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged in society, expressing the government’s commitment to “fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians.”