The federal government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid -ul -Adha celebration.
key highlights:
- The Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced that the federal government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha.
- The announcement was issued through the Ministry of Interior and signed by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani.
- The government said the holidays recognize the religious and spiritual significance of Eid-ul-Adha for Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide.
- Tunji-Ojo described the festival as a time of sacrifice, obedience to God, and compassion for humanity.
- Nigerians were urged to pray for peace, unity, and national development during the holiday period.
The declaration was announced on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani.
According to the statement, the decision reflects the federal government’s respect for the faith and spiritual heritage of millions of Muslims in Nigeria and across the world observing the Islamic festival.
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Tunji-Ojo congratulated the Muslim faithful in the country and in the diaspora, describing Eid- ul -Adha as a period that symbolises sacrifice, obedience to God, and compassion towards humanity.
He urged Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the nation and seek divine guidance as the country continues efforts toward peace, security, and national prosperity.
The minister also called on citizens to embrace the values of brotherhood, unity, and peaceful coexistence during the celebration.
