FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Kabir Celebration

[BREAKING] Eid-el-Kabir: FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holidays

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Photo: Ministry of Interior.

FRONTLINE REPORTERS

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani.

According to the statement, the declaration underscores the Federal Government’s recognition of the faith, devotion, and spiritual significance of the festival to millions of Muslims in Nigeria and across the world.

Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslim faithful at home and in the diaspora, describing Eid-ul-Adha as a sacred celebration that symbolises sacrifice, obedience to God, compassion, and generosity toward humanity.

He urged Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the nation’s peace, unity, security, and continued progress.

“The Federal Government urges all Nigerians to use this period for prayer and sober reflection, asking for divine guidance upon the country as it continues its pursuit of peace, security, and prosperity for every citizen,” the statement read.

The minister also called on citizens to embrace the values of brotherhood, peaceful coexistence, and national unity during the festivities.