FG Declares Tuesday, August 25 Public Holiday to Mark Eid ul Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a Nationwide public holiday to commemorate Eid ul Mawlid, the annual celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

The declaration was announced on Friday, August 21, by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani.

According to the Federal Government, the public holiday will enable Muslim faithful across Nigeria to observe the religious occasion, while also providing an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on values such as compassion, humility, peaceful coexistence and service to humanity.

Global Mirror News gathered that the declaration applies nationwide, meaning workers and members of the public are expected to observe Tuesday as a work-free day in commemoration of Eid ul Mawlid.

Congratulating Muslim faithful in Nigeria and those in the diaspora, Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, particularly at a time when the country continues to face challenges requiring greater unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

The Minister stressed that the occasion should go beyond religious celebration, urging citizens of all faiths to embrace the virtues of compassion, humility and service to others.

He also called on Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, national cohesion and stability, while encouraging citizens to celebrate responsibly and demonstrate mutual respect and consideration for one another.

“Every Eid ul Mawlid gives us reason to pause and draw lessons from a life defined by compassion, humility and service to others,” the minister said, according to the statement.

Tunji-Ojo further reaffirmed the commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government to protecting lives and property and sustaining peace across the country.

The latest declaration comes shortly after the Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun and other State Governments observed a separate work-free day for the state’s annual Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day celebration. Unlike the States holiday, which was limited to the States, the Eid ul Mawlid holiday declared by the Federal Government applies across Nigeria.

The Ministry of Interior has also previously announced other Nationally observed holidays in 2026, including Democracy Day on June 12 and Workers’ Day on May 1.

With Tuesday now officially designated as a public holiday, Muslim faithful are expected to use the occasion to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad while reflecting on the broader messages of peace, kindness, sacrifice, tolerance and responsible citizenship.

The Federal Government has therefore urged Nigerians to make the celebration peaceful and orderly, with renewed prayers for a more united, prosperous and peaceful nation.

Global Mirror News reports that Tuesday, August 25, 2026, is officially a public holiday nationwide for Eid ul Mawlid.