The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 19 March, and Friday, 20 March 2026 as public holidays to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.
Nigeria's Federal Government has declared Thursday, 19 March 2026, and Friday, 20 March 2026, as public holidays to mark the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, which concludes the Ramadan fasting period. This announcement aligns with reports from ThisDayLive and Daily Trust, both published on 17 March 2026. The declaration allows citizens to observe the Islamic festival without work obligations on those days. No further details on the announcement process or additional holidays were provided in the sources.