Nigeria declares May 27-28 public holidays for Eid el Kabir

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays across Nigeria to mark the Eid el Kabir celebration. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani.

The declaration reflects the government’s recognition of the spiritual significance of the festival to millions of Muslims in Nigeria and around the world. Tunji Ojo congratulated Muslim faithful at home and abroad, describing Eid ul Adha as a festival of deep spiritual significance rooted in sacrifice, obedience to God, and compassion for humanity. The festival commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command, an act regarded as one of the strongest demonstrations of faith in Islamic history.

In the statement, the minister urged all Nigerians to use the holiday period for prayer and sober reflection. “The Federal Government urges all Nigerians to use this period for prayer and sober reflection, asking for divine guidance upon the country as it continues its pursuit of peace, security, and prosperity for every...