Federal government declares Thursday, Friday public holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr

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.

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Nigerian leaders, including President Tinubu, urging Muslims to pray for peace during Eid-el-Fitr celebrations at a mosque prayer gathering.
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Nigerian leaders urge Muslims to pray for peace on Eid-el-Fitr

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On Eid-el-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, several Nigerian leaders urged Muslims to intensify prayers for peace and prosperity in the country. Governor Dauda Lawal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Senator Barau I. Jibrin issued such calls. An Enugu local government chairman also sued for unity and peaceful co-existence.

Nigeria's Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark International Workers' Day. Interior Minister Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced it in a statement signed by Permanent Secretary Dr Magdalene Ajani.

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Muhammadiyah congregations in West Java will perform Eid al-Fitr prayer on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the central leadership's decree. Prayers start at 06.00 WIB across hundreds of sites, including in Bandung. Bandung city government prepares 2,124 locations across 30 districts.

Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar announced the hilal for 1 Syawal 1447 H was not sighted at 117 observation points from Papua to Aceh. The decision followed Sidang Isbat using hisab and rukyat not meeting MABIMS criteria. Idul Fitri or Lebaran falls on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

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Addis Ababa police have closed specific roads to vehicles from the start of the 1447th Eid al-Fitr prayers until the program ends. The Shawwal crescent was not sighted in Saudi Arabia, so the holiday falls on Megabit 11. Islamic leaders urge continuing Ramadan's spirit of mercy and reflection.

On the 17th of Ramadan 1447 H, Muslims in Indonesia prepare to break their fast after a day of worship. Maghrib times marking the end of fasting vary by city, with Yogyakarta at 5:59 PM WIB, Surabaya at 5:49 PM WIB, and Jakarta at 6:12 PM WIB. This information comes from official imsakiyah schedules to ensure timely observance.

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The fasting month of Ramadan is drawing to a close, but before that, Muslims observe the holy 'Night of Power' (Laylat al-Qadr). This night, considered more valuable than a thousand months, is when, according to Islamic tradition, the fates of the coming year are determined. Many believers devote the last ten nights to intense prayers to ensure they do not miss this special time.

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