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Nigeria: Public Holidays for Sallah Celebration

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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday June 4th and Wednesday June 5th 2019 as public holidays to mark the Eid-Al-Fitr Celebration.

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday June 4th and Wednesday June 5th 2019 as public holidays to mark the Eid-Al-Fitr Celebration.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Barrister Georgina Ekeoma Ehuriah, MON, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government congratulated the Muslim faithful on a successful completion of the Ramadan Fast and enjoined all Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration to pray for the peace, unity, prosperity and stability of the nation.

She admonished Nigerians to shun hate speeches and divisive tendencies and join hands with the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to build a peaceful, strong and united Nigeria so as to achieve the next level of socio-economic development.

Barr. Ehuriah reaffirmed the determination of the Federal Government to protect the lives and property of Nigerians, adding that Security Agencies under the Ministry have been directed to ensure the provision of adequate security before, during and after the Eid-Al-Fitri Celebration. The Permanent Secretary restated Government’s desire for all Nigerians to be inspired by the virtues gained during the Holy Month of Ramadan to live a life of sacrifice, charity and love for one another.

She wishes all Nigerians a happy, peaceful and rewarding Eid Al-Fitr Celebration.

National holidays in Nigeria in 2019

DayDateHolidayComments
TuesdayJan 01New Year’s Day
MondayJan 21Public HolidayBorno
FridayFeb 15Public Holiday for Elections HolidayAllow preparation for voting in elections
FridayFeb 22Public HolidayAllow preparation for voting in elections
FridayMar 08Public HolidayBorno, Delta, Niger, Plateau
FridayMar 08Public HolidayBorno, Delta, Enugu, Niger, Plateau
FridayApr 19Good FridayFriday before Easter Sunday
MondayApr 22Easter Monday
ThursdayApr 25Public HolidayBorno
WednesdayMay 01Worker’s DayInternational Workers’ Day
MondayMay 27Children’s DaySchool Holiday
WednesdayMay 29Presidential Inauguration Dayfor Presidential inauguration
TuesdayJun 04Eid-el-fitri SallahEnd of Ramadan
WednesdayJun 05Eid-el-fitri SallahEnd of Ramadan
WednesdayJun 12Democracy DayCommemorates the annulled general election of 1993
MondayAug 12Id el KabirFeast of the Sacrifice
TuesdayOct 01Independence Day
SundayDec 22Sambisa Memorial DayBorno only
WednesdayDec 25Christmas Day
ThursdayDec 26Boxing DayDay of Goodwill