Summary: Federal Government declares March 19-20, 2026 as public holidays for Eid-il-Fitr. Minister urges Nigerians to sustain Ramadan virtues and pray for national peace and unity.
The Federal Government has officially declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays across the nation to mark this year’s Eid-il-Fitr celebration, signaling the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, representing the Federal Government. In a statement released through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm felicitations to all Muslim faithful in Nigeria.
Call for Unity and Continued Spiritual Values
Dr Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerian Muslims to sustain the virtues they cultivated during Ramadan—love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice. These values, he emphasized, should not end with the holy month but should continue to guide their daily lives and interactions with fellow citizens.
The minister also called on all Nigerians, regardless of religious affiliation, to use the festive period as an opportunity to offer prayers for the nation’s continued peace, unity, and prosperity. In a country facing various challenges, such collective prayers and goodwill remain essential for national development.
Celebrate Responsibly and Remember the Less Privileged
While wishing Muslims a joyful Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, Dr Tunji-Ojo encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly. He particularly emphasized the importance of extending acts of kindness and charity to the less privileged in society—a core teaching of Islam that resonates especially during Eid celebrations.
“The Federal Government remains committed to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians,” the statement concluded, reaffirming the administration’s dedication to creating an inclusive and harmonious society.
As Nigerians prepare to observe the two-day public holiday, families across the country will gather for prayers, feasting, and celebration, marking the successful completion of the spiritual journey of Ramadan.
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