adsThe Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27 May, and Thursday, 28 May, 2026, as public holidays across the country to mark this year’s Eid ul-Adha celebration.
The announcement was made by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, who said the decision reflects the administration’s recognition of the religious significance of the festival to Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world.
In a statement issued on Monday by Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, the Federal Government extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and the diaspora.
It described Eid ul-Adha as a period of deep spiritual reflection anchored on sacrifice, obedience, and compassion. Related News Troops rescue 92 kidnap victims, recover vehicles in Borno anti-terror operation Grid blackouts drive N435bn solar import rush New London-Listed oil firm eyes Nigeria's mature fields in West Africa push
The statement noted that the celebration holds profound meaning within the Islamic faith, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to submit to divine instruction, a message the government said continues to resonate with values of unity, selflessness, and devotion.adsads
