EID-UL-FITR: FG Declares Two-day Holidays To Celebrate End Of Holy Month of Ramadan

"The federal government remains committed to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians." Tunji-Ojo.

.... Urges Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice, which were emphasized during the holy month. 

As part of activities to celebrate the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Federal Government of Nigeria declared Thursday, 19th March and Friday, 20th March 2026 as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Announcing the holidays on behalf of the Federal Government is the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as he extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice, which were emphasized during the holy month. 

He also called on all Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity, and prosperity of the nation.

While wishing the Muslim faithful a joyful Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, the Interior Minister encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged in society.

"The federal government remains committed to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians," he stated in a statement issued and signed by the Permanent Secretary in charge of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani on Tuesday evening in Abuja.