FG DECLARES FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR EID-UL-MAWLID

FG DECLARES FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 PUBLIC HOLIDAY FOR EID-UL-MAWLID

The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Eid-ul-Mawlid, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released through the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.

The statement congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide on the occasion. It urged them to reflect on the Prophet’s virtues of peace, love, humility, tolerance, and compassion. It also called on all Nigerians, regardless of their faith, to use the holiday to pray for peace, security, and stability, and to support the government’s efforts toward unity and national development.

Frequently Asked Question: What does this mean for students?

A public holiday declared by the Federal Government of Nigeria is a national directive, meaning it applies across the entire country. Therefore, all academic activities and examinations scheduled for that day, Friday, September 5, 2025, are affected.

This includes:

• All primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions whether they are federal, state, or private must suspend their activities.Examinations for all subjects that were meant to be held on that day are postponed.
• This applies to internal school exams, as well as external examinations like those organized by WAEC, NECO, and other professional bodies operating in Nigeria.

Due to this national declaration, schools and examination bodies will have to announce new dates for the affected exams via class course reps or official memo or press release. This is done to ensure no student is disadvantaged and to maintain the integrity of the academic calendar and examination process.