Amid Eid el-Kabir 2026 celebration in Nigeria, the Katsina state government has declared Friday, May 29, a work-free day for all public sector workers and employees in the state.
According to a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, May 28, by Mustapha Sama’ila Ingawa, the senior special assistant on media and strategy to Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, the decision was made to extend the Eid break and allow residents to fully celebrate and enjoy the Eid el-Kabir festival.
The statement, dispatched on Wednesday, May 27, was reportedly signed by Bala Salisu Zango, the Katsina state commissioner for information and culture.
The statement read: “The decision was made in recognition of the importance of the Eid el-Kabir celebration to the people of Katsina state and to allow workers the opportunity to commemorate this significant occasion with their families and loved ones.”
The federal government had earlier declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as nationwide public holidays to mark the Eid el-Kabir celebrations.
The fresh statement by Katsina authorities read: “Governor Radda, PhD, CON wishes all residents a joyful and fulfilling celebration and encourages everyone to observe all necessary safety guidelines during the festivities.
“Governor Radda further urges all people of the state to use the opportunity of these sacred days to pray fervently for peace to reign in the state and the nation at large.
“The Katsina state government remains committed to the welfare of its workforce and the well-being of its citizens during this important time. Happy Eid el-Kabir to all!”
Read the statement here.
