The Federal Government has announced that Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, will be public holidays in observance of Christmas and Boxing Day.
Additionally, Thursday, January 1, 2026, has been declared a public holiday to mark New Year celebrations.
The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
In the statement, the minister encouraged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility, and sacrifice associated with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Tunji-Ojo also urged citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity, to use the festive season to pray for peace, enhanced security, and national progress. He further advised Nigerians to remain law-abiding and security-conscious during the celebrations, while wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
