THE Federal Government has declared Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April, 2026 as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, Wednesday in Abuja.

The minister congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter urging all to “imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ”.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Tunji-Ojo encouraged Nigerians to remain committed to the values of tolerance and community that keep us together as a nation.

He highlighted that “The goal of the government remains taking decisions that would bring about national rebirth, economic growth, and shared prosperity.

The minister “wished all Christians a peaceful and joyous Easter celebration.”