Eid ul Adha: FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul Adha. The announcement was recently made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Nigerians have been reacting.

Conveying the FG’s warm felicitations to all Muslim faithfuls in Nigeria and throughout the diaspora, he described Eid ul Adha as a festival of deep spiritual significance rooted in the values of sacrifice, obedience to God and compassion for one’s fellow man.

The Federal Government concluded by urging Nigerians to use the period for prayer and sober reflection.

His words, “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.”

WOW.