by Public Holiday News
Abuja, Apr 29th 2019
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday May 1st 2019 as a public holiday to celebrate Workers' Day.
The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerian workers on their commitment and sacrifice toward building a greater Nigeria.
Dambazau made the announcement in a statement issued on Monday, April 29th in Abuja by Georgina Ehuriah, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry.
He commended workers’ effort at ensuring the full implementation of the policies and programmes of government through efficient and effective service delivery to Nigerians and foreigners.
Dambazau called for the continuous support of Nigerian workers in government’s effort at re-positioning the economy and moving it to the next level.
He also commended them for keeping faith with the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s resolve of building a better Nigeria.
The Minister wishes all Nigerian workers a successful May Day Celebration.
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National holidays in Nigeria in 2019
| Weekday | Date | Holiday | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | New Year's Day | ||
| Monday | Public Holiday | Borno | |
| Friday | Public Holiday for Elections Holiday | Allow preparation for voting in elections | |
| Friday | Public Holiday | Allow preparation for voting in elections | |
| Friday | Public Holiday | Borno, Delta, Enugu, Niger, Plateau | |
| Friday | Good Friday | ||
| Monday | Easter Monday | ||
| Thursday | Public Holiday | Borno | |
| Wednesday | Worker's Day | International Workers' Day | |
| Monday | Children's Day | School Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Presidential Inauguration Day | for Presidential inauguration | |
| Tuesday | Eid-el-fitri Sallah | End of Ramadan | |
| Wednesday | Eid-el-fitri Sallah | End of Ramadan | |
| Wednesday | Democracy Day | Commemorates the annulled general election of 1993 | |
| Tuesday | Public Holiday | Cross River State | |
| Monday | Id el Kabir | Feast of the Sacrifice | |
| Tuesday | Id el Kabir Holiday | Feast of the Sacrifice | |
| Tuesday | Isese Day | Osun | |
| Tuesday | Public Holiday | Jigawa. Anniversary of the Creation of the State | |
| Friday | Islamic New Year (in lieu) | Osun | |
| Monday | Islamic New Year (in lieu) | Kano, Sokoto | |
| Tuesday | Independence Day | National Day | |
| Monday | Eidul-Mawlid | Birthday of Prophet Muhammad | |
| Monday | Public Holiday | Anambra | |
| Sunday | Sambisa Memorial Day | Borno only | |
| Wednesday | Christmas Day | ||
| Thursday | Boxing Day | Day of Goodwill |
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