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

Oru Leonard 

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

The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government through a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani.

According to the statement, the public holiday declaration underscores the Federal Government’s recognition of the spiritual importance of Eid-ul-Adha 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 festival that symbolizes sacrifice, obedience to God, and compassion toward humanity.

He urged Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for national peace, security, unity, and prosperity.
“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 celebration.
The Federal Government further wished Muslims across the country a peaceful, joyous, and blessed Eid-el-Kabir celebration.