The Federal Government has announced that Thursday December 25, and Friday December 26, 2025, will be observed as public holidays in celebration of Christmas and Boxing Day.
Additionally, Thursday, January 1, 2026, has been designated as a public holiday for the New Year.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
The statement urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility, and sacrifice associated with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Minister Tunji-Ojo also called on all citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity, to use the festive season to pray for peace, enhanced security, and national development.
“The Christmas season and the New Year presents an opportunity for Nigerians to strengthen the bonds of unity, show compassion to one another, and renew our collective commitment to nation-building,” he said.
He further encouraged Nigerians to remain law-abiding and vigilant during the celebrations and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
FG declares December 25, 26 as public holidays
