The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid, urging Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, compassion and mutual respect during the Mawlid celebration.
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Friday in Abuja.
The declaration confirms August 25 as the nationwide public holiday for this year’s Eid ul Mawlid.
Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the diaspora on the occasion and urged them to use the holiday to offer prayers for the peace, stability and prosperity of the country.
He also called on Nigerians to reflect on the values associated with the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, particularly compassion, humility, service to humanity and peaceful coexistence.
The minister said the occasion should provide an opportunity for collective prayers for national unity, stressing that building a peaceful and cohesive Nigeria remains a shared responsibility.
“Every Eid ul Mawlid gives us reason to pause and draw lessons from a life defined by compassion, humility and service to others,” Tunji-Ojo said.
He encouraged all Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliation, to reflect on these values and apply them in their daily interactions.
The minister further urged citizens to celebrate the Mawlid responsibly, with restraint, mutual respect and consideration for others.
He assured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace across the country.
The Federal Government’s declaration comes as Muslims prepare to observe Eid ul Mawlid, an annual Islamic commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
With Tuesday declared a public holiday, government offices and other institutions covered by the federal holiday declaration will observe the break before normal activities resume.
Tunji-Ojo wished the Muslim community a peaceful and joyous Eid ul Mawlid celebration and called on Nigerians to use the occasion to strengthen the bonds of unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
The holiday is the next nationwide public holiday on Nigeria’s 2026 calendar, ahead of Independence Day on October 1.
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