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.
| Day | Date | Holiday | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Jan 01 | New Year’s Day | |
| Monday | Jan 21 | Public Holiday | Borno |
| Friday | Feb 15 | Public Holiday for Elections Holiday | Allow preparation for voting in elections |
| Friday | Feb 22 | Public Holiday | Allow preparation for voting in elections |
| Friday | Mar 08 | Public Holiday | Borno, Delta, Niger, Plateau |
| Friday | Mar 08 | Public Holiday | Borno, Delta, Enugu, Niger, Plateau |
| Friday | Apr 19 | Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday |
| Monday | Apr 22 | Easter Monday | |
| Thursday | Apr 25 | Public Holiday | Borno |
| Wednesday | May 01 | Worker’s Day | International Workers’ Day |
| Monday | May 27 | Children’s Day | School Holiday |
| Wednesday | May 29 | Presidential Inauguration Day | for Presidential inauguration |
| Tuesday | Jun 04 | Eid-el-fitri Sallah | End of Ramadan |
| Wednesday | Jun 05 | Eid-el-fitri Sallah | End of Ramadan |
| Wednesday | Jun 12 | Democracy Day | Commemorates the annulled general election of 1993 |
| Monday | Aug 12 | Id el Kabir | Feast of the Sacrifice |
| Tuesday | Oct 01 | Independence Day | |
| Sunday | Dec 22 | Sambisa Memorial Day | Borno only |
| Wednesday | Dec 25 | Christmas Day | |
| Thursday | Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Day of Goodwill |
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