Nigeria Eid-el-Kabir Break: June 6 & 9 Declared Public Holidays

The Nigerian government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to embrace the spirit of sacrifice and faith while calling for national unity under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

• Holiday Dates: June 6 (Eid-el-Kabir) and June 9 (additional holiday).
• Government Message: Encourages prayer for peace and prosperity.
• Religious Significance: Commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion.
• National Appeal: Calls for collective efforts to restore Nigeria’s greatness.

As Muslims prepare for Eid al-Kabir, the government’s holiday declaration aims to foster reflection, celebration, and national solidarity.

Eid-el-Kabir offers a moment for both spiritual renewal and national recommitment to shared progress.