FG Declares Public Holidays For Christmas, New Year
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, 2025, Friday, December 26, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026 as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations.
The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm Christmas and New Year greetings to Christians in Nigeria and across the world, as well as to all Nigerians marking the end of the year and the beginning of a new one.
Tunji-Ojo urged Christians to reflect on the virtues of love, peace, humility and sacrifice as exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ, noting that such values are essential for national unity and peaceful coexistence.
He called on Nigerians, regardless of religious or ethnic background, to use the festive season to pray for the peace, security and continued progress of the country, while supporting government efforts aimed at national development and cohesion.
“The Christmas season and the New Year present an opportunity for Nigerians to strengthen the bonds of unity, show compassion to one another, and renew our collective commitment to nation-building,” the Minister said.
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The interior minister also advised citizens to remain law-abiding, security-conscious and moderate in their celebrations, while cooperating with security agencies to ensure a peaceful and safe festive period nationwide.
He wished Nigerians a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
