Tag Archives: Public holiday

  Opeyemi Idowu and Barakat Alabi Public holidays in Nigeria are more than just non-working days; they are opportunities for national reflection, religious observance, and cultural celebration. These holidays, designated by the government, commemorate significant religious, cultural, and historical events, allowing citizens to pause, connect, and honor their shared heritage. For students, they offer a break from academic rigor, and …

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The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 19, 2021, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

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Federal Government has declared Friday, October 1 as public holiday to mark the nation’s 61st independence.

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 14, 2021 as a public holiday to mark this year's Democracy Day celebration.

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The Federal Government has declared Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th May, 2021 as Public Holidays to mark this year's Eidul-Fitr celebration.

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Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, 2021, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day celebration

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2020, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary.

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 26 and Tuesday, June 27 as Public Holiday to mark Eid-el-Fitr. Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau made the announcement on behalf of the Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja. ‎ He‎ enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians to use the occasion of the celebration for sober reflection and pray for peace, …

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