Kebbi Declares Tuesday a Public Holiday to Celebrate the Islamic New Year

The Kebbi State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026 a public holiday to celebrate the start of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH.

The decision was approved by Governor Nasir Idris and announced in a statement released Monday in Birnin Kebbi by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Hajiya Hafsat Tune.

According to the statement, all government offices in the state will remain closed on Tuesday so that residents, especially civil servants, can observe the beginning of the new Islamic calendar year.

Official duties are scheduled to resume on Wednesday, June 17.

“This is to inform the general public and civil servants that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the declaration of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a work‑free day,” the statement read.

It added that the holiday was declared to allow public servants and other residents to celebrate the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH.

The state government also urged residents to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and the continued development of Kebbi State and Nigeria.

Governor Idris congratulated Muslim faithful on welcoming the new Islamic year and called on citizens to reflect on the values of sacrifice, tolerance and devotion associated with the Hijrah.

The statement noted that all government workers are expected to resume duty on Wednesday following the one‑day public holiday.