The Ministry of the Interior has announced that Wednesday, May 27, 2026, will be observed as a statutory public holiday to mark Eid al-Adha, widely known as the Feast of Sacrifice.
In a statement released on Friday, May 15, the Ministry called on the general public to observe the day accordingly across the country.
The declaration was endorsed by the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak.
“The general public is hereby notified that Wednesday, 27th May 2026, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a statutory public holiday and must be observed as such nationwide,” the statement noted.
Eid al-Adha is one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide through prayers, charity and animal sacrifice in commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and obedience to God.
