Nigeria FG Sets December 25, 26 & January 1 as Public Holidays Published 7 years ago on December 18, 2015 By Valentine Chinyem Share Tweet The Federal Government has declared December 25 and 26 as public holidays to mark Christmas, while January 1, 2016, New Year day, to usher in the coming year. Related Topics:ChristmasFGNew YearNigeriaPublic HolidayWorkers Up Next El-Zakzaky no longer in Army’s custody, says Buratai Don't Miss President Buhari to Attend Inauguration of Burkina Faso’s Newly Elected President You may like Reps Threaten To Issue Arrest Warrant On Emefiele, Bank Chiefs Over Scarcity Of Naira Notes Nigerian Politicians To Get Visa Ban For Election Violence, Rigging – U.S. Government Gunmen Storm Edo Train Station, Abduct Many Passengers There was no Nigeria before Buhari became president — Presidential Spokesman Adesina Northern Muslims saying ‘Happy Christmas’ but killing, maiming Christians — Bishop Kukah I’ll Stay Away From Abuja When I Leave Office So No One Will Disturb Me – Buhari