Federal Government Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-El-Kabir, Celebration
By Chidi Akarugwo Evans
E-ISSN:2354-4481
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 across the country.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani.
According to the statement, the declaration underscores the Federal Government’s recognition of the religious significance of Eid-El-Kabir and its respect for the faith, traditions, and spiritual heritage of millions of Nigerian Muslims who will join the global Islamic community in observing the annual festival.
The minister extended the warm greetings and best wishes of the Federal Government to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and in the diaspora, describing Eid-El-Kabir as one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar. He noted that the festival symbolizes devotion to God, sacrifice, obedience, and compassion toward humanity.
Tunji-Ojo encouraged Nigerians to use the festive period as an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and renewed commitment to values that promote peaceful coexistence and national development. He urged citizens to seek divine guidance and support for the nation as it continues efforts to strengthen peace, security, and economic prosperity.
The Federal Government also called on Nigerians, regardless of religious or ethnic background, to embrace the spirit of unity, tolerance, and mutual understanding that Eid-El-Kabir represents, stressing the importance of collective responsibility in building a stronger and more inclusive nation.
Reaffirming its commitment to national cohesion, the government wished Muslims a joyful, peaceful, and spiritually rewarding celebration, while expressing hope that the occasion would further strengthen bonds of brotherhood and shared humanity among all Nigerians.
“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 concluded.
