The Federal Government has announced Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026 as public holidays to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of Ramadan.
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement in a statement issued Tuesday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani.
The minister congratulated the Muslim community on completing the Ramadan fast and urged them to carry forward the values the holy month promotes, including love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice.
Tunji-Ojo also called on all Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the country’s peace, unity, and prosperity, and encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and show kindness to the less privileged.
He assured that the federal government remains dedicated to promoting national unity and peaceful coexistence across the country.
