Eid-el-Fitr: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

Row Radio Online reports that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on Tuesday on behalf of the Federal Government.

Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary, ministry of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, said the minister extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period.

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

Eid-el-Fitr signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.