The Kebbi State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to enable residents, particularly civil servants, to celebrate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH.

The approval was granted 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 throughout Tuesday, while normal official activities are expected to resume on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

The government said the work-free day was approved to allow public servants and other residents of the state to observe and celebrate the beginning of the new Islamic calendar year.

Governor Idris congratulated Muslim faithful on witnessing the commencement of the year 1448 AH and urged citizens to reflect on the values associated with the Hijrah, including sacrifice, tolerance, faith and devotion.

The governor also called on residents to use the occasion to offer prayers for peace, unity and the continued progress of Kebbi State and Nigeria as a whole.

The statement further reminded government workers to resume duty on Wednesday following the one-day public holiday.

The announcement was signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris.