'Plan Ahead': 3 Public Holidays FG Will Declare in March/April 2025, Full List Emerges

• Public holidays in Nigeria offer relaxation and respite from work beyond just marking historical events
• In March/April 2025, the federal government will declare Good Friday and Easter Monday as public holidays
• Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, will be observed in late March or early April, subject to moon cycles

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has years of experience covering government policies and religion.

FCT, Abuja - Public holidays in Nigeria are more than just reminders of historical events and occasions to celebrate; they provide Nigerians with valuable opportunities to decompress and rejuvenate, stepping away from work demands.

Legit.ng has compiled a list of the two public holidays scheduled by the federal government for March and April 2025, assisting readers in planning effectively.

2025 public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

Eid-el-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims and commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims fast daily from before dawn until sunset.

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2025's Eid-el-Fitr public holiday is estimated to be marked on Monday, March 31.

However, it is worth noting that the sighting of the moon will determine whether or not that day will be Eid. Tuesday, April 1, could also be the Eid day.

In either instance, the Nigerian government is expected to declare a two-day public holiday for Eid-el-Fitr.

2025 public holidays for Easter celebration

Traditionally, the federal government, through the Ministry of Interior, usually declares two separate days as public holidays to mark the Easter celebration. The two days cover Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Good Friday is a Christian holiday to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death on Calvary. Easter is also a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It takes place three days after Jesus' death on Good Friday.

For this year, Good Friday falls on April 18, 2025. Meanwhile, Easter Monday for 2025 will be marked on April 21, 2025.

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Cleric urges Muslims to sustain Ramadan virtues

Jigawa-based Islamic cleric, Manga Adamu Hamza, has emphasized that Ramadan is more than just fasting, urging Muslims to uphold its blessings beyond the holy month.

"Ramadan is a period of blessing and then a period of mercy. It isn't only about fasting. People should look beyond that and have empathy for each and everyone," Hamza told Legit.ng.

He encouraged Muslims to engage in acts of kindness, help the needy, and participate in activities that strengthen their faith.

"They can show love, pray for the country and their community. It's a period to discipline yourself to be someone better than the present version of yourself," he said.

Hamza stressed the importance of understanding the true essence of Ramadan and following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

"You cannot continue fasting unless you actually know what Ramadan is," he stated.

He warned against observing Ramadan merely as a ritual without grasping its deeper meaning.

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"If you are doing Ramadan for the sake of the passion that people are doing Ramadan, you are going to miss out on the Ramadan," Hamza concluded

Cleric encourages non-muslims to join eid celebrations

Gombe-based Islamic cleric, Mallam Musa Adam Maihula has stated that non-Muslims are welcome to celebrate Eid with their Muslim friends, emphasising the spirit of unity and inclusivity.

"There is no harm for the non-Muslim to celebrate with Muslims during Eid," Maihula told Legit.ng

Ramadan: Church distributes grains to Kaduna Muslims

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intercessory Ministry in Sabon Tasha distributed grains to over 1,000 underprivileged Muslims and Islamic schools to ease Ramadan fasting.

Pastor Yohanna Buru, the general overseer of the church, noted that the gesture was also intended to strengthen peaceful coexistence and religious tolerance among residents amid the current economic hardship.

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He highlighted the reciprocal nature of the gesture, mentioning Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani, a Muslim woman who regularly donates to the church's widows and orphans during notable Christian celebration periods.

Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from Islamic clerics for this report.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng