FG declares 2-day public holiday for Eid-el-Fitr!

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the joyous end of the holy month of Ramadan.

In a statement issued Tuesday by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani of the Ministry of Interior, Minister Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended warm greetings and congratulations to Muslim faithful for successfully completing their fast.

Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to carry forward Ramadan’s core virtues - love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice - into daily life. 

He called on all Nigerians to seize the festive period for prayers promoting the nation’s enduring peace, unity, and prosperity.

Wishing everyone a joyful Eid-ul-Fitr, the minister encouraged responsible celebrations and acts of kindness toward the less privileged. 

He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s steadfast commitment to national unity and peaceful coexistence.
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