The Federal Government has announced three days public holidays — Thursday, December 25; Friday, December 26, 2025; and Thursday, January 1, 2026, to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day, and the New Year respectively.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on Monday.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended warm Christmas and New Year felicitations to Christians in Nigeria and across the world, as well as to all Nigerians as they celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of a new one.
He urged Christians to reflect on the virtues of love, peace, humility, and sacrifice as exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ, noting that these values are critical to promoting unity, tolerance, and harmony in the nation.
The Minister called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious or ethnic affiliation, to use the festive season to pray for peace, security, and the continued progress of the country, while supporting the FG’s efforts towards national development and cohesion.
“The Christmas season and the New Year present 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.
Tunji-Ojo also enjoined citizens to remain law-abiding, security-conscious, and moderate in their celebrations, while cooperating with security agencies to ensure a peaceful and safe festive period.
He further wished all Nigerians a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
