In Nigeria, public holidays are often highly anticipated.
Many Nigerians, especially 9-5 workers are always eager to enjoy the public holidays.
This is because they get to take a break from work, hence, having more time to rest.
Public holidays in Nigeria serve as essential breaks from work, allowing citizens to rest and celebrate important events.
While some months have few holidays, others flourish with numerous holidays.
Little wonder why many Nigerians get excited when some months draw near.
In this article, we will explore some of the public holidays to anticipate in September 2024.
Eid-ul-Maulud 2024
First on the list is the Eid-ul-Maulud holiday.
It is scheduled for September 16, 2024.
On that date, the Nigerian federal government will designate a public holiday in honor of Eid-ul-Maulud.
This holiday commemorates the birth of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, which is observed in Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar.
On this day, schools and businesses close, giving the general public time off.
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For many Muslims, Eid-ul-Maulud is a time of celebration and reflection.
Eid-ul-Maulud is also a moment for Muslims to express gratitude for their blessings and renew their commitment to living by the principles taught by Muhammad.
Edo State Governorship Election 2024
Saturday, September 21, will be another public holiday.
That date is scheduled for the upcoming Edo State governorship election.
Governor Godwin Obaseki is expected to declare Friday, September 20, 2024, as a work-free day.
This will allow public service workers to travel to their respective constituencies to vote.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported that 125,928 out of 184,438 newly printed Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) have been collected in Edo State.
This represents 68.3% of the new cards issued during the recent continuous voter registration exercise.
Anambra LG Election
Ten years after the last local government election in Anambra State, the administration of Governor Charles Soludo has set Saturday, September 28, 2024, as the date for the next local council elections.
The chief electoral officer and chairperson of the Anambra State Independent National Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Genevieve Osakwe, announced that preparations are underway to ensure a smooth electoral process.
The Anambra State government is likely to declare a public holiday to enable eligible voters to participate in the local government elections on September 28, 2024.
