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The Nigerian Government has declared December 25 and 26, 2025, and January 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations.
The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, according to a statement issued on Monday by the Ministry of Interior’s spokesperson, Magdalene Ajani.
Tunji-Ojo sent Christmas and New Year’s greetings to all Nigerians and Christians worldwide, encouraging them to use the holiday season to consider the virtues of love, peace, humility, and selflessness that Jesus Christ’s birth embodies.
He noted that “these values are critical to promoting unity, tolerance, and harmony in the nation.”
The Minister also called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious or ethnic affiliation, to use the festive season to pray for the peace, security, and continued progress of the country, while supporting the government’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,” Tunji-Ojo said.
Tunji-Ojo advised Nigerians to remain law-abiding, security-conscious and moderate in their celebrations, while cooperating with security agencies to ensure a peaceful and safe festive period.
