The Kebbi State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a public holiday to enable residents, especially civil servants, to celebrate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448AH.
Naijaonpoint reports that the declaration was approved by Governor Nasir Idris and announced in a statement issued on Monday in Birnin Kebbi by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Hajiya Hafsat Tune.
According to the statement, government offices across the state will remain closed on Tuesday, while normal official activities will resume on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
The government said the holiday was declared to allow public servants and residents to mark the beginning of the Islamic calendar year.
The statement reads, “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.
“This is to enable public servants to celebrate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH.”
The state government urged residents to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and the continued development of Kebbi State and Nigeria.
Idris congratulated Muslim faithful on the start of the new Islamic year and called on citizens to reflect on the values of sacrifice, tolerance and devotion associated with the Hijrah.
The statement further noted that all government workers are expected to resume duty on Wednesday, June 17, after the one-day public holiday.
The announcement was signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris.
