Eid al-Adha 2026: Federal Government Declares Two-Day Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared two days as public holidays for Eid al-Adha 2026.

Philips News reports that the Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid al-Adha.

Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, announced in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, on Monday, May 25, in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The statement said the declaration reflects the Federal Government’s respect for the faith and spiritual heritage of millions of Nigerian Muslims, who join the global Islamic community in observing the sacred occasion.

The Minister of Interior conveyed the Federal Government’s felicitations to all Muslim faithful in Nigeria and throughout the diaspora, describing Eid al-Adha as a festival of deep spiritual significance rooted in the values of sacrifice, obedience to God, and compassion for one’s fellow man.

Tunji-Ojo called on all Nigerians to use the period for prayer and sober reflection, seeking divine guidance for the country as it presses ahead in its pursuit of peace, security, and prosperity for every citizen.

“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 said.