The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, signifying the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslim faithful on the successful completion of Ramadan and urged them to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice imbibed during the fasting period.
He also called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity, and prosperity of the country.
The minister further encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged, while reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting national unity and peaceful coexistence.
