Breaking: FG Declares 27th & 28th May 2026 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Adha
Last update: May 25, 2026
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Got plans for the long weekend? The FG just declared Wednesday and Thursday public holidays so Muslims across Nigeria can mark Eid-ul-Adha.
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, cbinewstv reports.
In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the two-day break. The statement, signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, said the declaration recognises the faith and spiritual heritage of millions of Nigerian Muslims joining the global Islamic community for the sacred occasion.
Dr Tunji-Ojo extended the Federal Government’s warm felicitations to Muslim faithful in Nigeria and in the diaspora. He described Eid-ul-Adha as a festival of deep spiritual significance, rooted in sacrifice, obedience to God, and compassion for others.
The FG also urged all Nigerians to use the period for prayer and sober reflection, asking for divine guidance as the country continues its push for peace, security, and prosperity.
“It is in the spirit of brotherhood, shared humanity, and national unity that the Federal Government wishes all Muslims a peaceful, blessed, and joyous celebration,” the statement read.
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